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Cj Villanueva “Leveraging” VA loans,buying more w/ OPM
19 December 2020 | 1 reply

Hello!
I recently bought half a house last year. 4 bed, 2 bath, with finished basement and garage. I utilized the VA loan. I am aware I can purchase another utilizing conventional/FHA.
When growing a portfolio, how...

Joel Culler All Cash or Leverage on First Rental
4 November 2020 | 6 replies

Hi Everyone,Like many others I am new to this form of investing. In the past I have focused on dividend stock, primarily REITs, but would like to move in the realm of real estate investments. I have around 100k that I...

Andrew Kiefer How to exceed the 4 mortgage leverage
20 March 2021 | 8 replies

Hello,I have not gotten any rei yet I am located in Scott county MN. I am in the process of paying down all my debts to reduce the cf needed to stop working my regular job. I have been learning a lot about what to rep...

Jeremy Luster Need quick advice/help on leveraging finances
12 October 2020 | 4 replies

My wife and I are in the process of starting our rental portfolio.  We're scheduled to close on a property soon but wondering what's the best way to leverage our money for the down pymt.  We currently have a Heloc ava...

Shaniquea Fails Cash out refi or another leverage option
28 November 2020 | 7 replies

I have a property that I’ve invested 40k in total into the house. Purchased it a little under 16k. This purchase is all cash. I’m trying to utilize the BRRR Method but I’ve hit a wall. I’ve had a tenant since June 26,...

David Davidson Invest in existing loan or more leverage?
19 December 2016 | 9 replies

I'd like to solicit the collective wisdom of BP for advice on deciding between two scenarios to invest a small windfall.  I have an existing cashflowing duplex with great tenants, and I live w/in earshot of, w a note ...

Jake C. Sweet Spot for Leverage on Rental Properties
11 January 2019 | 1 reply

Hi All,There seems to be 3 common approaches to financing rental properties:1- Buy in cash. Hold in cash. Debt is bad. 2- Buy with the absolute minimum necessary out of pocket for the longest possible term.3- Somewher...

Sam Ronkin [Insight Requested] Leveraging Investment Property - LOC/Mortgage
19 November 2018 | 0 replies

Hello, I was hoping to get some insight and guidance from someone who has taken out a line of credit or a mortgage out of an investment property to make further investments.Here is the scenario: 2 Bedroom Apartment Va...

Justen Ashcraft FHA loan on triplex, how to leverage?
27 May 2015 | 2 replies

Just over a year ago I purchased a triplex and fixed up and moved into the lower unit.  After a year, I moved back in with my wife at her house.  She owned it before we had met.  I have an FHA mortgage, and would like...

Mike Margetts Best way to leverage paid off properties
11 September 2016 | 19 replies

Hi,I've been buying and holding my rentals for 6 years now (mostly duplexes) and have poured money into paying them down and off.  Currently have 4 out of my 8 paid off.  I want to purchase more and maybe get into som...