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1 April 2024 | 60 replies
Based on my research, it is possible to become financially free through real estate investing, but requires hard work and time.
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2 April 2024 | 10 replies
For instance, hard money financing typically requires a lot less down compared to rental financing.
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1 April 2024 | 12 replies
However, achieving success in e-commerce requires a well-thought-out marketing strategy and reliable logistics.Now, let's talk about dropshipping.
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31 March 2024 | 4 replies
“These amounts will count toward the required minimum distribution for the respective tax year,” McGuff says.In addition, the elective deferral limit for 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and Roth 401(k) plans now stands at $23,000, with a catch-up contribution of $7,500 permitted for those 50 and older.
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29 March 2024 | 11 replies
I have read about it over the years and while is seemed a big far-fetched when I was younger, I am now at a place where I can see the logic of the expansion over multiple properties - I think it was the BRRRR method that really sold me - where each property can contribute to the down payment of the next property (Still have a lot to learns about the mechanics of that and the balance of the extra monthly payment cost of the cash out re-finance, but I can visualize the logic of the concept).Sincerely,Joe
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1 April 2024 | 5 replies
Thanks Hi Jerome, you'll want someone local to you to consult on the down-payment assistance programs in your area, but I can tell you that most of them that I am familiar with require the property to be owner-occupied -- meaning not rented out.
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31 March 2024 | 8 replies
It's not required, but it would be good on you to try to help her find a new place if you can.
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1 April 2024 | 8 replies
So I require skin in the game (average is 5% to 15%) to offset this.
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1 April 2024 | 51 replies
For all we know you are an LP who owns 1% of these properties ownership structures or you are someone who helped raise money for a GP and in return was awarded the "co-gp" title even though no bank will ever accept your signature because your balance sheet isn't sufficient.
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31 March 2024 | 2 replies
Your lender will also have minimum guidelines for what they require, but I recommend getting rental loss coverage on your deals.