Interest expense does lower income, however I don't think there is any sound reason to pursue what you're suggesting.Most buy and hold investors either want to maximize leverage in order to obtain more properties and get a better cash on cash return OR minimize or eliminate leverage by owning rentals free and clear which lowers risk and negative cashflow during vacancies.What you're suggesting is to pay off the bank faster (i.e. pay less interest) so you can refinance sooner and pay more interest.

.), but when my wife or I represent other sellers (mostly other investors) as the listing agent, we make sure the client is protected to the fullest -- meaning minimal inspection period, high EM provided immediately, etc.

I currently own a few multifamily buildings (fourplexes) in Phoenix.I recently obtained my real estate salesperson license, and am looking for a broker that is friendly to investors/wholesalers/non-traditional real estate agents.Obviously, I am looking for a broker that charges minimal fees, but more importantly someone who "gets" what wholesalers and investors do, possibly even offering mentoring or at least open to an agent who doesn't deal in "traditional" listings and "traditional" buyer representation.If anyone has any advice for finding a broker or knows of any brokerages in the Phoenix area that seem like they might be a good fit, let me know!

If it can be structured to work well and minimize disputes then there could be value to guaranteeing repair costs, that's all.

From my research, it looks like risk is pretty minimal if structured correctly.

You live in the upper Midwest and know the weather so at least this year do your best to minimize the "damage" to the property and your wallet.

I'm not an attorney but generally speaking if the loan was originated by a broker there is no usury violation and if it's truly a non-consumer loan required disclosures are minimal.

I want to invest in Real Estate; it's what I've wanted to do for close to a decade now and I am ready to pursue this dream.I have just been approved for a loan and have a minimal down payment that I want to put on a home.It's a pleasure to connect!

They only went online on 1/13 but as you've mentioned, you can only access minimal information...not enough needed to mail.

Take a trip to your local town assessors office, they usually have records of all recent transactions available for free or at a minimal cost.