Andrea W.
Mid-life reboot, how should I start my real estate portfolio?
I am starting over at 49. I have a small lump of money to invest and want to start building my real estate investment portfolio. I am currently renting. Should I start with an STR, or house hacking? Any opinions or ad...
Jinglei Cui
Is modular house a cheaper way to build Single Family House?
Recently a Modular house builder approached me and introduced me the concept of Modular house. They claim that their building method will save 20% of the price and 30% of the building time, a single family house can b...
Tim Maciasz
New member from Seattle
Hello everyone, My name is Tim and I am just starting out in the real estate investing field. I currently have 1 rental unit and am currently living in my next future rental/flip (I haven't decided what i am going to...
Andy Sturm
Is there a best broker to get you license through as an investor?
I have already completed the education portion to obtain my Ohio real estate license. Now I am interested in becoming sponsored by a broker. Are there any specific brokers that are more friendly to investors? Is it...
Allan Turcios
Overpaying for a property
Hi everyone!I wanted to know if any of you have ever overpaid for a property and what did you do to make it work as a good cash flowing investment? Did you stick with it or just sell and take the loss?I’m looking to h...
Brendan Harvey
BRRRR - Double Edged Sword?
Curious about the BRRRR method. For the sake of cash out, the goal would be the highest appraisal possible. But wouldn't a higher appraisal cause higher monthly loan payments which would reduce rental cashflows? This ...
Shawn Wade
Wait to get Pre-approved?
Hi, my name is Shawn. First-time post, here!So, I got my real estate license earlier this year, and now I want to get into real estate investing. Particularly rental properties. I do work full-time and have no debt ex...
Alex Silang
From a finance perspective, how does investing in a high rate environment work?
So my area has sub 6% cap rates. If I'm borrowing at 7.5%, is that value destruction (unless appreciation is really good)?Each deal is different of course. But unless you get a value-add property, purchasing real esta...
John Nail
Creating a LLC, renting to myself
If I buy a duplex and live in one side, can I create an LLC to control and protect both sides?
Basically I want both rent payments to go to the LLC to pay off the mortgage faster. I figure if I have to rent an apart...
Jason Phillips
savings
hi all , i'm not sure this is the right form for my question. i have seven rent houses two of them i'm paying on loan the minimum i can . i maintain 40k repair found in a savings account . i normally save up all incom...