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Beck DeYoung Facing Negative Cash Flow While House Hacking – Looking for Advice
10 October 2024 | 31 replies
- Why can't you buy now and use savings to pay down your mortgage balance to get rid or PMI?
Kegan Brenner What does diversification look like to you!?
14 October 2024 | 37 replies
You can also focus on dividend growth stocks within your taxable account, as dividends can be taxed at lower rates, especially if you hold long-term.By balancing real estate with traditional investment strategies like bonds, stocks, and tax-efficient accounts, you’ll have a diversified approach that generates tax-advantaged income while minimizing risk.Let me know if you need help strategizing further or exploring real estate financing options!
David Zimmer Cleaning costs and pet fees
8 October 2024 | 12 replies
That seems fair because they probably balance out to somewhere around $30-$40 an hour, which is a good wage for cleaning.If they don't like that, convert to paying them an hourly rate based on your market and pay them for the time required.
Jake Andronico House hacking at 22 - What I regret...
11 October 2024 | 56 replies
You do not need to go that extreme, and as I get older I'm understanding more and more of the value of balance
Raghul Manoharan Rent vs Sell Primary Residence
7 October 2024 | 4 replies
I found this but I can't understand what the other costs are https://www.narpm.org/members/resources/rent-vs-sell-calculator/SFH current value: $441,000Bought for (2020 new construction): $362,000 (primary residence till Nov 2023)Mortgage balance: $218,000Interest rate: 2.375% for 15-year loan (12 years left)Annual Tax, insurance and HOA: $7,000Current rent: $2950Appreciation: Reached $441K in March 2022 and has stagnated since.
Frank Barletta Houston: Gross Weather, Lovely Investing
9 October 2024 | 9 replies
In addition, targeted searches for "apartments 77008" and "greater heights apartments" have lower competition which provides a great opportunity for organic and lower cost of acquisition.Household Composition: 77008 shows balanced demand for both family-oriented housing and non-family units, promoting investments in single-family homes and high-quality apartments. 77063 indicates higher demand for rental units and smaller homes, focusing on apartments and affordable housing options.Despite higher entry costs and a lower percentage of renter-occupied units, 77008 appears to offer better prospects for appreciation and lower vacancy rates, making it a more suitable choice for investment.Greater Heights OverviewThe Greater Heights area (77008), often referred to as "The Heights," is renowned for its prime location offering a blend of amenities, top-rated schools, and abundant job opportunities.
Sonny Sacks Using FHA, USDA, or 203k
9 October 2024 | 10 replies
Lenders will require 5% down and you will need to meet the conforming loan limits (not high balance unfortunately).
Austin Wolff Is building new always better than buying?
9 October 2024 | 17 replies
Find the balance where land is decent, but rents are high. 
Alex Tokmazeyskiy Thinking of investing with Cash out or HELOC
9 October 2024 | 10 replies
Helocs are great for this because you don't have to make payments until you use the capital and if you don't have a balance you don't pay.
Joseph Scorese Exploring Economic Trends in your Immediate Real Estate Market Strategy
8 October 2024 | 0 replies
Mid-term rentals cater well to this demographic, providing a balance between long-term leases and short-term rentals.4.