Kesru Tam
Securities-based Line of Credit (non-callable)
There are a few posts in the past where members have obtained low rates (LIBOR + spread) on their paper assets (stocks + bonds).This can be very attractive since the interest rates come to ~2.5%. You can then ride bot...
David Wilson
Borrowing Credit, not money? Creative financing
So I have a creative financing situation that I need some help with.My Brother in law and I are flipping houses together and our father in law is our contractor help, but also has some investing potential. He has som...
David Boroughes
Flippers/Investors where do you"park" your money between deals?
Where do you park your money between deals? Last house I sold, I bought into mutual funds & some individual stocks, turned out to be a bad move, lost tens of thousands. At the same time, I hate to just put it in t...
Stacey H.
Which is better? Short-term v. long-term renter v. stock market
Is there any data about what's the better investment route? Short-term rental, long-term renter, or just keeping money in the stock market. I'm seeing the average return in the stock market is about 10%, which beats t...
Rob Brown
Real Estate Investors: How much do you invest in stocks/bonds?
I've been a real estate investor and broker since I was 19 years old I'm 38 now. Ive always had 95% ++ of my investable assets in real estate... mostly residential real estate, apartments, and shopping centers. I neve...
Francois Frigon
Scenario for using 401k funds
Hi, I'm new to RE investing... need you to comment on my thinking...I'm looking to purchase an 21 units apt building for $950k. I'm hoping to use $285k as a down pay from my 401k (through a Self Direct I presume). ...
Kyle Scholnick
Is real estate really the best investment?
I think we all know real estate is a wonderful investment and a proven track to wealth.But my question is: is it always the answer? I know many people on this blog are diehard real estate investors and would not even ...
Brandon Logan
Long time investor AMA
I've been investing and selling for 16 years. Currently, I own 95 units and my clients have 360 in escrow. I buy and sell. I sell to support my rental habit. I don't know it all but I'm willing to share any knowledge ...
Franklyn Gibson
Where to invest for safe and secure?
Where can I invest some fundsto get a return ever month but safe and secure with a nice return?
Cole Simpson
DD: How Intimidating Is Real Estate Investing?
Daily Dose!Real estate investing might be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Real estate crowdfunding platforms can let you add commercial properties and other real estate investments to your portfolio at a low ...