
6 June 2023 | 19 replies
I'm working on increasing rent but it will not be significant as I already did after the purchase, thinking about refinancing but interest rates are high now and I had the loan with 4.25%, contacted a specialized company to see if the property tax can be decreased, working with insurance company to provide 5% discount and tried the RUBS option but it's not common in STL but would to get anyone input/ advise on this situation.

21 July 2021 | 7 replies
I can obviously start with a longer minimum and decrease it if need be later on, or adjust minimums to fill in gap periods.

31 August 2022 | 14 replies
As you pay off each one, it doesn't do anything to decrease your mortgage payments right up until its completely paid off.

30 May 2023 | 39 replies
It’s not that market rent can’t decrease, it’s just unlikely.

1 January 2023 | 16 replies
The recent run up in rates combined with the lack of a substantial pricing correction has caused cash flow to substantially decrease, often going negative for many properties.If you buy and hold longterm the fundamentals still support real estate as a good investment: the Greater Boston population is growing and there is still a massive shortage of housing (as reflected in rent prices, now #2 nationally behind NYC).I think neighborhoods in the path of progress (Roxbury, East Boston, Roslindale, Watertown, Everett, etc) are well positioned to continue appreciating if viewed with a 10+ year lens.Good luck to you and others searching, and make sure you are working with an investor-focussed realtor to help you weigh all the factors that go into a successful house hack / investment.

18 September 2017 | 1 reply
I've been researching this idea for a while but then I realized with taking a personal loan it ruin your debt to income ratio; which decreases your ability to obtain a property through the bank.

2 July 2015 | 1 reply
If jobs increase rental prices will increase hence keeping in balance the ratio , however due to invester sentiment the ratio will still decrease further .

4 April 2020 | 9 replies
@Mitch Messer wouldn't it be best to just try to decrease the interest?
14 October 2017 | 4 replies
Income will be left as retained earnings for the LLC.You and your husband when filing the tax return will have a 25% decrease in income due to the management fees and any expenses related as Landlord.But as always, speak to your CPA.

5 July 2022 | 6 replies
The next 3-12 months will be volatile and will likely see the median sales price decrease due to various factors including seasonality, higher interest rates, inflation, this year's property tax appraisal shock, etc.