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Thomas Burnett Need Help (in over my head)
20 November 2017 | 10 replies
In a round-about way, I'm asking for help and looking to see if I should completely back out of this or if there is someone in the Portland area willing to help out a newbie and gain a property along the way while also increasing your network. 
Andy W. Can I have 2 different accountants?
20 November 2017 | 10 replies
Another pro can be that neither accountant will likely increase the bill to you from year to year in fear that the other accountant can steal the business.
Bosko Mijatovic Value vs Scam Program
19 November 2017 | 13 replies
The funny thing is they actually get you approved for a line of credit with 0% interest for 18 months to actually pay the cost of the program.
Tim Steward Conventional Cash Out Refi on an FHA loan
21 November 2017 | 18 replies
So hypothetically if I get 3.5% down on a $100,000 home then put $5,000 in repairs and increase the value to say $120,000.
Andrew B. Checking my math on 1st deal for turnkey near Little Rock, AR
20 November 2017 | 10 replies
PROPERTY INFO4 BR, 2.5 BA near Little Rock, AR$31,980 cash purchase (20% down, 30-year fixed)Property valued at $159.9KINCOME: - Rent: $1,295/mo (Year 1), with $50 monthly increase in Year 2 EXPENSES (Total $1,230.61): - P & I (30-year fixed at 4.75%) $667.29/mo - Property Management (10%): $129.50/mo - Property Taxes: $163.67/mo - Homeowners Insurance: $50.40/mo- Repairs/CapEx (10%): $129.50- Vacancy (7%) = $90.65RETURNS: - CoC = 2.42% @ $64.39/moQUESTIONS: 1.
Connor Hedley Why are"Repairs and Maintenance" expenses calc. as a % of income?
19 November 2017 | 3 replies
When running various rent price (income) scenarios to see the impact on your monthly cash flow, you are "penalized", in a sense, for increasing the rent price.
Cameron Jordan House Hacking in the Philadelphia area
2 March 2019 | 7 replies
.- Tenants generally will be less inclined to try any funny business because they know you are right next door (or above/below them)- It's more conducive for learning as you go.- More favorable loan and insurance terms for an owner occupied property.There are also downsides such as:- Less privacy- Blurring of the landlord vs neighbor relationship- Can be harder to be the "bad guy" on things because you see your tenants often.
Shawn Q. Funding a Seattle residence with a self-directed IRA
21 November 2017 | 5 replies
And thanks for the pointer @George Blower - I'll take a look and see if that increases my options!
Brian Hughes New member: Brian in Seattle
21 November 2017 | 11 replies
For the most part,  the intentions are noble,  and in some areas like seattle,  issues of affordability are increasing and very real,  even to people with good blue collar jobs.  
Emma Kellenberger First investment property... but it’s not for sale.
28 November 2017 | 5 replies
This will increase the sellers transaction cost which will increase the purchase price.