However, this might be the tipping point.

Go conservative ) - Holding Costs (loan payment, utilities, insurance, etc) - Rehab Costs (you will have a good handle on this) - Closing Costs (you will pay closing costs on both purchase and sale of home)  - Profit (minimum you would want to take on the risk.

Under California foreclosure law, can a vendor place a mechanics lien on a home for work performed for the prior owner after the foreclosure sale and the recording (perfecting) of the deed?

YoY is up 3.4%.Rentals - Availability by MonthThe number of homes for rent continued the downward trend.

I think it's important to start with this - is your 250k debt what you owe in principal on the mortgage on your home or is this separate debt (credit cards, cars, medical, student, etc)?

Don't really want to do a HELOC on my current primary home but could. 

Hi Reagan, Personally, I include mortgage paydown (added equity) and home appreciation in my ROI.

You’re borrowing against the equity in your home, so the money is not income but rather loan proceeds that you’ll need to repay.The pros of a cash-out refinance for most investors include the ability to build their portfolio and scale their real estate investment business.The cons could be trading a lower interest rate for a higher one and increasing your loan-to-value (LTV) ratio.

Hello,I'm looking to analyze a beach property in Nicaragua, considering its potential as a rental, vacation, and retirement home.

They are in the home buying process but may not find a home until next year.