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Hi BP! In my introduction, I mentioned that this is the year for big changes, so I wanted to run my plans by the great minds on this forum.
Current State: I've got two student rental properties in Waterloo (u...
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Hi all, I'm considering paying cash to acquire a property, then rehabbing it, and then doing a cash out refinance once I've got it fixed up (basically, a BRRRR). My concern is my debt-to-income ratio. I believe it's r...
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From what I understand there are four ways to make money from a rental property:
1) Cash flow - Pretty straightforward. Total money you receive as income is more than total expenses.
2) Appreciation - Increase in the...
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I am starting a new job and as one of the benefits, the company will match dollar for dollar up to 3% into an IRA. I was wondering if it was wise to take advantage of this program or collect my full paycheck without ...
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According to a lawsuit, Ratajkowski and her husband (total net worth of $17M) have been able to live rent-free at their 1,100 square foot apartment because of an obscure New York state law called the Loft Law. Passed ...
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Does anyone suggest or have an opinion on an up&coming wholesaler using a free website or a paid site for starting out? I think that if I could direct people I'm marketing to my email, my phone, and a web address,...
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I always thought the going rate for title searches was $250 as that's what I've paid in the past. I just came across a Florida company who does them in 24 hours for $49.I was wondering what others pay in different sta...
Thanks for popping over! I'm a new agent licensed in Maryland. I specialize in Baltimore City. I have interest in starting my own investment portfolio and looking for financing options to purchase a multi-unit in Ch...
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Hey guys, Im new to investing and Im playing on moving to the Fort Lauderdale area next summer. Im debating on getting into STR like airbnb or go for long term small multi family, whatever's going to give me a better...
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New to BP ... so, thank you in advance for your responses.
I have owned a SFH 1031 exchange property for exactly 5 years, two of which i used as my "Primary" residence. I am now selling and want to take advantage of ...