Hi all,I am leaving my current company in October and would like to find out what the best way to use my 401k for down payments is. 

Hey Kristen,I would definitely do an in-depth ARV analysis and then have funds aside for improvements if the market can handle the forced appreciation.

The HOA isn't forcing you to move. 

Dear all,I have a rental unit which is 100% owned by me (no loan against it) and is worth 140 k.

I would force appreciation if are able to add value, raise rents, decrease expenses and refinance asap to pull the free money out.

It is clear theft by the government by force.

When I have completed the renovation, can I pull the forced equity out and use it toward another home while collecting the monthly payment and putting toward the equity refinancing?

In order to sell it, all I need to finish is the paint job, bathroom, and landscaping.

Hello All,I am currently in the process of renting out my unit in Derry, New Hampshire for the first time and noticed in The Book on Managing Rental Properties that it recommends taking a deposit to hold the unit after accepting a new tenant.

I am not sure with me being a newbie and all. I