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Jordan Feiner Buy my first home or use the downpayment to invest?
28 August 2018 | 20 replies
No rule that says you have own your residence to invest in real estate. 
Christopher Freeman Multi-Family (5+) Valuation
15 October 2018 | 7 replies
As a general rule the more risk the higher the cap rate but you’ll dig in and learn more.
Samir Shahani 10% for maintanence
26 August 2018 | 7 replies
Can those who use this 'rule of thumb' stir up some conversation and defend your rationale?! 
Travis Kemper 401k/ self directed IRA
26 August 2018 | 5 replies
To learn about the solo 401k loan rules, see the following. https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/retirement-pl...
Jason Howell Good books on setting real estate investing goals
25 August 2018 | 4 replies
@Jason HowellIn terms of goal setting, there is only one book that I can recommend that really puts into words the way I feel.The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone.  
Carriage Bliss Is this HOA discrimination?
26 August 2018 | 4 replies
They should also have a set of rules regarding violations and how you are to be notified, the individual steps, etc.
Jeffrey Fleigel Payoff loan balance, refinance or do nothing?
27 August 2018 | 9 replies
Sounds like you bought the place well before the rule of FHA loans never lose MIP.
Aaron Ingram Minimizing Costs with Refinance
25 August 2018 | 3 replies
Most banks seem to finance up to 80% of the equity and there are rules of course around how much LTV you can carry).
Kevin Kite Tax write off and ability to purchase
26 August 2018 | 7 replies
In fact, illegal on two fronts: it is against the IRS rules (yes, believe it or not, you are required to take deductions you incurred), and it can be construed as mortgage fraud if you overstated your actual income by hiding your business costs.Finally, as @Nicholas Aiola pointed out, all competent lenders add back depreciation during underwriting, so depreciation should not be changed for lending.
Bob Malecki Foreclosing on reverse mortgage?
26 August 2018 | 3 replies
@Bob Malecki, there are some strange rules governing reverse mortgages.