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Hey everybody my name is Benjamin Swartz and I live in Lakewood, Ohio (Cleveland Suburb). I would really appreciate if you are able to take the time to read and reply. I recently dropped out of college a week ago to p...
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I'm new, but it seems to me that in general Real Estate doesn't make much sense without loans. It seems that by using your cash as a down payment on a loan, you are able to get a bigger property with better cash flow,...
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Hi all,
I'm having a hard time finding rental properties that show cash on cash return greater than 1% with less than 25% down payment in the Bay Area (Dublin, Hayward, SJ, Gilroy, etc.). I would be lucky to find any...
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Is there anyone still doing 90% LTV cash out refinances on single family investment properties? Have excellent credit, owned >6months, Tulsa, OK
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I've heard "cash is king". I'd argue that "cash flow" is even more important for any business owner or active investor. I'm currently in a position where we have three rehabs underway, with renters expected in all thr...
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I am 72 and my wife is 71. We owe $68K on the house we live in here in Augusta, GA---a market with sustained growth from Ft. Gordon, the NSA headquarters, the Cyber Command, and the Cyber Center for Excellence. The ho...
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Hello,The major Ohio Metros (Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati) appear to be some of the best cash flowing metros in the USA.I am looking to begin developing a portfolio here for properties that are <$150k. I need to...
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What are some cons to house hacking a 3/2/1 car garage townhome? It will be located 10 minutes from the beach. I will occupy one bedroom and one private bath. The two tenants would occupy one bedroom each and share a ...
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Investment Info:
Condo fix & flip investment in Towson.
Purchase price: $130,000
Cash invested: $180,207
Sale price: $205,000
Purchased a condo for cash and completed a fix and flip. Cash inv...
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I think I am being lazy. I have equity and construction experience I have sorted my financing. Now I am beginning to look for deals. I want to find MFHs and SFH in need of rehab in this competitive market (NY/NJ/PA). ...