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Jose Alejandro Hernandez Should you buy a rental property out of state for your first?
27 June 2024 | 14 replies
Following cashflow trends in emerging markets can allow you to meet your goals much quicker, even if that means getting a bit out of your comfort zone.
Jaekwan Lee Duplex that does not cashflows still good for first home?
25 June 2024 | 15 replies
If you are going to live there for several years, you might see some rent growth that can assist your bottom line, but I might keep looking.
Jaekwan Lee Use FHA or conventional if you just started investment but you have enough downpaymen
26 June 2024 | 8 replies
This is making some broad assumptions... you and your family keep your expenses as low as possible while saving and investing as much as possible. 
Dean Valadez Paying mortgage on a former personal residence turned rental under an LLC
26 June 2024 | 2 replies
Option 1:Pros:Simplicity: You avoid the potential complications of alerting the lender.Maintains Low-Interest Rate: Since your loan is at 3%, you continue benefiting from this favorable rate.Avoids Immediate Full Payment: You won’t be forced to come up with $45k immediately.Cons:Risk of Detection: If the lender identifies the payments coming from an LLC, they might call the loan due.Potential Consequences: If the lender enforces the due on sale clause, you might be forced to pay the remaining loan balance quickly.Option 2:Pros:Transparency: Being upfront might build trust with the lender.Possible Flexibility: Given your solid payment history, the lender might agree to the arrangement.Legal Compliance: You avoid any potential issues with violating the terms of your mortgage agreement.Cons:Risk of Loan Acceleration: The lender could still decide to call the loan due, forcing you to pay the remaining balance.Potential for Higher Payments: If forced to refinance, you might end up with a higher interest rate.Given the pros and cons of each option, but a cautious approach might be best:Consult a Real Estate Attorney: This can give you a clear understanding of your legal standing and potential risks.Evaluate the Importance of the 3% Rate: Weigh the benefits of keeping your low-interest rate against the risks of potentially having to pay off the loan early.Consider a Gradual Transition: This method allows you to continue benefiting from the low-interest rate while reducing the risk of triggering the due on sale clause.
Aubrey Ford Purchasing community well
25 June 2024 | 2 replies
She wants to sell the 1/2 acre and the two wells that feed the community as her husband who passed away set it all up and maintained it,  I don't think she has been keeping up.
Jessica DiPonziano Business Checking Account
26 June 2024 | 8 replies
As I continue to grow my portfolio I’d like to continue with the because their interest rates have been the best I’ve seen and they keep their loans in house.
Eddie Torres Am I looking at mortgage interest deduction on primary home correctly?
26 June 2024 | 6 replies
My questions stems from wanting to take out a 2nd mortgage to build an ADU now while rates or high or keep waiting until rates drop.
A.J. Chesney buying a property with existing tenants?
24 June 2024 | 20 replies
Some tenants will shape up if they see the new owner means business (paying rent on time, etc.), so it's important to enforce rental agreements when you take over. 
Shelley Peever Heavy Bag in half duplex
26 June 2024 | 4 replies
So, besides now protecting the floor if this tenant wants to keep using it because these free standing bags can move around, they also are noisy and can cause vibration.
Dana Kennedy Housing Choice Voucher (section 8 housing)
25 June 2024 | 2 replies
This can mean additional costs for repairs and maintenance to meet these standards.Administrative Burden -> There can be significant paperwork and administrative work involved in maintaining compliance with Section 8 requirements.Please reach out to me directly if you want to go deeper into the subject, especially on the financing/loan side of things!