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14 May 2024 | 1 reply
Hi everyone,I am new to the USA and looking to invest in property with a long term goal to eventually replace part of my W2 income and also pave the way for my children to get a easier start in life.At the moment I am renting with an intention to buy a single family home this year.In a addition I have other cash - not much - that is sitting in a interest bearing account growing very slowly.
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15 May 2024 | 1 reply
Additionally, it can help maximize renovations and improvements.A Cost Segregation study is an IRS approved federal income tax tool that increases near term cash flow by utilizing shorter recovery periods for depreciation to accelerate return on investment.
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14 May 2024 | 21 replies
Would like to improve cash flow on 5 SFR, thanks for help.
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15 May 2024 | 6 replies
Pros: - Easier to switch out students - Cash flow still coming in - More flexible overall - Potentially higher deposits if on separate leases Cons: - Potentially more incentive to move out early- More paperwork, signatures, leases, etc.
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14 May 2024 | 7 replies
Its called buying cash flow, nothing wrong with it.
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14 May 2024 | 0 replies
Purchase price: $39,000 Cash invested: $15,000 Sale price: $70,000 Convertes 3/1/1 to 4/2 FORECLOSURE What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?
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14 May 2024 | 12 replies
A couple of options for you to consider: 1) Just let this first house-hack ride, and stack cash.
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14 May 2024 | 13 replies
I would and have cashed out my 401k (not Solo) to invest in Self Storage.
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14 May 2024 | 3 replies
I thought about doing a cash out refinance and using that to buy another property that needs work.