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Melissa Vass Scott Canadian Investing in US - Can we borrow against stock Investments as a Canadian
12 February 2025 | 4 replies
I've worked with some Canadians buying  here in Ohio.Indeed, rather than selling your stocks to fund investments (and lose out on any potential price appreciation and dividend payments, as well as incurring capital gains taxes), a nice alternative is to borrow against some percentage of the holdings.You would start with the brokerage where you hold the stocks and see what their loan program looks like for the account you hold. 
Daniel Segovia Navigating the Current Real Estate Market: Strategies for Securing Financing in 2025
7 January 2025 | 1 reply
With fluctuating interest rates, tighter lending criteria, and increased competition for properties, securing the right financing has become a key factor in closing deals and maximizing ROI.Are you exploring creative options like BRRRR, partnerships, or seller financing?
Evan Miller Entity Transfer - Loans
28 January 2025 | 4 replies
Sellers can avoid paying transfer taxes to the county, while buyers are spared from facing significant property tax increases.However, it's important to note that lenders typically only approve these loans for properties with five or more units.
Eddy Rios How does Private Investing work?
27 January 2025 | 6 replies
They’re asset-based, meaning the loan is secured by the property itself, and they often have quicker approval times but higher interest rates (think 10–15%) and fees.
Lorenzo L. Buying my first property (NEED ADVICE)
15 January 2025 | 39 replies
A HYSA pays 4.5-5%(before rates went down) pre-tax, 3% net tax if you're a high earner. 
Leonard La Rocca III Avoiding My HCOL Area - Advice?
3 February 2025 | 2 replies
In North Jersey, buying is difficult from my beginner perspective with high prices, property tax, etc.Barrier to entry feels high in my area.
Yael Doron Title: Looking to Invest in the Phoenix, Arizona Area - Advice Needed
28 January 2025 | 14 replies
So, your focus may need to pivot from high rental cash flow to little to no cash flow as a rental with an appreciation upside.I would recommend taking your $150K to $200K and securing a solid equity position in something that will cover its expenses and maybe provide a small cash flow, but then is poised to appreciate nicely over the course of the next several years. 
Drew Poniewaz Seller/ Owner finance restrictions on Zillow
30 January 2025 | 4 replies
Post Dodd Frank sellers have continued the same bad practice of selling houses to occupants with financing at selling prices that are way high, can't be justified via any type of 3rd party valuation (appraisal, zestimate, tax value, even recent sales in the same area).   
Jonathan Jackson New Investor Multi-Family
5 February 2025 | 4 replies
No state taxes, high appreciation, Economic and Job growth, Population growth, etc. 
Sam DiNicola Advice needed on potential first fix & flip with seller financing
10 February 2025 | 12 replies
All-In Costs & Profitability-ARV: $450K-Purchase Price (financed): $170K-Repairs: $150K-Holding Costs & Financing: ~$20K–$30K (insurance, taxes, utilities, interest, etc.)