John Hixon
529 plan or rental properties
I was wondering if I could get some advice from people who know something about finance and investments.I think most people on BP know that if done properly investing in real estate brings better returns then the stoc...
Becca Cross
WHAT TO DO: Constant Evictions, High Maintenance Costs, Poor MGMT
To say the least, we're overwhelmed. My mom has owned her rental property for the last 12 years located 2 hours out of state. She's been an absentee landlord for the duration, and we continue to encounter problems wit...
Benjamin Cowles
up to how many years can you negotiate to amorize a loan over?
suppose a seller will finance and doesnt want to budge on price or interest, can you just increase the amortization period til the payments get low enough to cash flow? I think Ive heard of 50 years but nothing beyond...
John Curseaden
70% Rule
When, if ever, do you depart from the 70% rule in making your max offer on a property?
Kat Mack
Lease and Buying a Home
My current lease is up the end of December 2008. I am currently considering buying my own home and awaiting subsidy opportunity,,and after approval the right home. If the grant money comes in after I have renewed my...
Jorge Abreu
Tax Advantages of Multifamily Real Estate
Let’s look at the great tax advantages of investing in multifamily real estate. These benefits fall into five main categories – Depreciation, Cost-Segregation, Passive Income Tax Treatment, 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges, a...
Steve Cook
HELOC to fund Down Payment
Hi Everyone,After diving into real estate about 6 months ago, I've successfully added 3 properties to my portfolio. Each property is successfully cash flowing and has a 1-year lease in place. There is no major defer...
Bobby Hoyt
How old were you when you bought your first property?
I just wanted to see where I am in the grand scheme of things here...how old were you when you purchased your first property? I am 26 and will purchase my first property later this year (December time frame). Also, if...
Luke Grogan
When to sell a buy and hold portfolio ?
When is the best time to sell as a buy and hold investor? As I write that, it doesn’t sound like I am a buy and hold investor, but I’m definitely not a flipper and I’m in this for the cash flow. I buy SFR, usually wit...
Jason Gaunce
Hello from Saint John,NB
Hey other NB Canada Investors!! Jay here, my spouse and i bought a duplex in lower west Saint John and i am in the middle of renovations of our first BRRRR. It has taken longer than orginally planned but we knew befo...