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Steven Sullivan Starting Out Today with Low Income
26 April 2024 | 25 replies
But I am single so there is no second household income.
Jeremiah Ellard IV Rehab & 203k Question (Advice Needed)
29 April 2024 | 2 replies
I would like some additional input and guidance on a current project that I have. 
Miles Elmasry Registering Home with Housing Authority for Sec 8
30 April 2024 | 1 reply
Section 8 can be a great way to fill a unit rather quickly as well as generate income
A.j. Silva How am I (buyer) protected when purchasing land through seller financing?
30 April 2024 | 10 replies
Seller-financing is the only option for me as my income is through my LLC which isn't older than two years.  
Benjamin Sulka Are my reserves too high for a house hack deal?
1 May 2024 | 22 replies
Are there higher income producing activities that would be a better use and could make you more than what could be $25 a week to cut grass?
Kevin D. Wyoming Valley REIA Meeting
29 April 2024 | 7 replies
Who: Wyoming Valley Real Estate Investors AssociationWhat: January Real Estate Meet-UpWhen January 30, 2024 at 7:00 PMWhere: Grotto Pizza (Near the Wyoming Valley Mall, private room toward the back)Why: This month, in addition to talking real estate amongst the group, we are fortunate enough to have a home inspector from Pillar to Post Home Inspections speaking.
David Ounanian What financing options are available for real estate investors?
30 April 2024 | 2 replies
Here are some common financing options:Traditional Mortgage: Obtain financing from banks with a down payment, paying off over time with interest.Hard Money Loans: Short-term loans with higher interest rates, often from private investors, suitable for quick acquisitions or credit-challenged investors.Private Money Lenders: Individuals or groups offering direct loans, with terms negotiated privately.Seller Financing: Buyers make payments directly to sellers over an agreed period, with terms negotiated between parties.Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC): Borrow against existing property equity with a revolving credit line, typically offering flexibility.Real Estate Crowdfunding: Pool funds with other investors via online platforms for various real estate projects, offering diverse investment opportunities.1031 Exchange: Defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting sale proceeds into similar properties within a specific timeframe, useful for tax optimization.REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts): Invest indirectly in real estate through publicly traded companies, offering liquidity and diversification.Joint Ventures/Partnerships: Collaborate with other investors to share resources and risks, leveraging each other's strengths for larger projects.Subject To Financing: Buy a property subject to the existing mortgage that's in place on the property (doesn't get paid off when the property sells).Assumable Mortgage: Buy a property and assume the mortgage that the seller already has in place.Lease Option: Rent a property with the option to buy it prior to a later date.Debt Service Credit Ratio (DSCR): A loan approved based on the income potential of the propertyThese options cater to different investor needs, preferences, and financial situations, providing flexibility in real estate investment strategies.Thanks,
Natalie P. HELP - we can’t get approved…. Or can we?
29 April 2024 | 9 replies
So, perhaps his income should look larger.
David Yandel Buying in this current market
30 April 2024 | 3 replies
On the other hand, your rent payment will be part of the investment property income, so the numbers may work.Example:A fourplex costs $500,000.
Sergio Baerga Real estate inheritance/ Florida strategies/ Tax/Legal--
30 April 2024 | 1 reply
In fact, FL does not even have state income tax.