14 September 2018 | 1 reply
I hope this is relevant here but I am looking at a potential property here in the Philippines (my home country) which looks good but I just I need a few opinion from the pros here.
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18 September 2018 | 2 replies
I'm already aware of the risks/drawbacks associated with a 401k loan but I'd love to hear other opinions.
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3 September 2018 | 4 replies
In my opinion, since you'll be the one living with the person, you should find and select the person.6.
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3 October 2020 | 9 replies
Hi Dana, I guess I would like to know peoples opinion on the town.
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27 March 2019 | 5 replies
I'm looking into setting up my website for my Wholesaling business using "investor Carrot "and came across "REI Pro". it looks like a great system and wanted to know if anyone is using it and what your opinion of it is.
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6 September 2018 | 6 replies
don't know about that state but I know CA OR and WA have very strict laws on what you can and cannot do with someone in distress IE in foreclosure.. check with the state or a good real estate attorney taking advice from the internet is not wise with something like this I think .. unless an attorney familiar will pop on and give an opinion..
10 September 2018 | 4 replies
Once your net worth grows it might be worth considering in the future, but for now in my opinion liability insurance + umbrella policy should be sufficient.
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2 September 2018 | 1 reply
@Darrell Bratton Baldwin County is the hottest market in the state in my opinion.
31 October 2018 | 9 replies
All that being said, I' have come across a property that seems like a great deal but I want to get other opinions and see if I'm missing anything.$145,000PURCHASE PRICEPurchase Closing Costs$2,000.00Estimated Repairs$20,000.00Total Project Cost$167,000.00After Repair Value$170,000.00Down Payment$7,250.00Loan Amount$141,882.50Loan Points$4,132.50Amortized Over30 yearsLoan Interest Rate5.400%Monthly P&I$796.71Total Cash Needed$29,250.00Monthly income:Rent:$3,500.00Other:$0.00Total operating expenses:Mortgage expenses:Vacancy:$350.00Repairs:$350.00CapEx:$350.00PMI:$40.00Garbage:$20.00Insurance:$56.00Management:$350.00P&I:$796.71Property Taxes:Total Monthly Income:$3,500.00x50% for Expenses:$1,750.00Monthly Payment/Interest Payment:$796.71Total Monthly Cashflow using 50% Rule:$953.29I made conservative estimates on everything.
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22 September 2018 | 13 replies
It will be intersting to hear others' opinions.