Cory Carrigan
Should I Refinance or not
I currently own a duplex with a family member holding the mortgage. $75,000 over 10 years at 4.25%. About 8 years and $60,000 left to payoff. I was thinking of refinancing with a local bank for $60,000 over 30 year...
Eric Dekker
What is the next move?
Hello, I am a new real estate investor, and new to BiggerPockets. I recently completed my 1st real estate investment project (a total gut/rehab - single family) and have a tenant placed. I covered the cost of the repa...
Geeta Sharma
Rental by room in austin
Hi friends, is there anyone who rent their property by room to get a positive cash flow? What’s the process and where do you list?
Sam M.
Short Term Rental - Day 1
Hello everybody - happy to be a part of this great community.So we have embarked on our first Short Term Rental journey. In the process of closing on a home in the mountains of western NC. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, nice ...
Leo R.
Are we on the verge of a wage / price death spiral?
Hey folks,
I'm interested to hear the BP community's thoughts on whether we could be on the brink of a wage / price spiral in the U.S.
A wage / price spiral occurs when wages increase (which is occurring), and those...
Suzanne Ludlum
Looking for good Self-Directed IRA custodian companies
Has anyone used a self-directed IRA to fund real estate deals? If so, what company would you recommend? And, has anyone had experience with Equity Trust out of West Lake, Ohio?
Tony Marcelle
Is cold calling better than direct mail?
I feel like this. At least when the seller calls me first I know they are interested. That is an ice breaker for me when they call me first because I don't have to worry about making some random phone call at the wron...
Mel Adams
Is rental income counted toward DTI?
Hi all - I'm looking to purchase my first investment property using a conventional loan. My current DTI is <40% and I have excellent credit so I don't foresee any issues qualifying (someone please tell me if I'm wr...
Wendy S.
Emotional Support Animal
Happy 2023!So I am about to rent to a Tenant with an emotional support animal. I've met the dog, got the physician letter, checked the registry etc. Upon further research I now see its good to ask for vet documents a...
Gregg Truex
Trying to better understand the cost on UBIT (Unrelated Business Income Tax)
I am purchasing a Short term rental and would like to better understand the potential tax costs of having a self directed IRA vs a self directed 401K. I understand that the 401K is not subject to UBIT but I don't kno...