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Kevin Kim Can I use my Traditional IRA to buy Investment Properties?
13 November 2015 | 9 replies

Hello Everyone,After doing some research, I've learned that an individual is allowed to take out a maximum of $10,000 from your Self Directed IRA to purchase your first home without any penalties. Of course this would...

Kem M. Credit Rating, Thoughts on Paying Off Rental Property
16 October 2016 | 3 replies

Hello all, Two questions. 1. How does investing affect your credit score overall. It seems that constantly applying for a mortgage (thus resulting in multiple hard credit checks) and carrying a large amount of debt wo...

Matt Sears What's my next move in finding a property to AirBnb in Denver?
10 October 2019 | 1 reply

A few years ago I became an accidental landlord when I moved and it made much more sense to rent the condo that I previously lived in than to sell it. Now, I've built up a bit of equity in that condo and I'd like to r...

Meera Lakhavani Expected downpayment for multiunit investor mortgage?
17 July 2017 | 9 replies

Hi BP family!I am trying to buy a duplex in the southside of Chicago (Woodlawn). I always thought an investor mortgage was 20% down, but the lender from Perl mortgage said it is 25% down for a multiunit.Does anyone ha...

Michelle Boyd Crazy to ask bank for repairs & updates?!
27 February 2022 | 4 replies

Any insights or strategies for financing major repairs or even updates for MFs? I'm a newbie so please don't eat me alive. Just wondering the best way to fund the work needed on a deal (outside of the mortgage) or ca...

Stephen Gentry Looking to network in the Northwest.
12 May 2022 | 6 replies

Hi everyone I’m Steve and recently moved back to Seattle from San Diego. Just closed on a primary residence up here and have been crushing the BP podcast daily. I’m currently house hacking my home as a STR for some ex...

Ali Horbach Which to choose? 70% LTV @ 3.25 or 80% LTV @ 4.5 or 5
28 June 2021 | 2 replies

 Curious what you all would do. In contract on a duplex investment property. (it is too close in proximity to primary  to ever qualify for a 2nd home and is currently rented) Here are the financing options, all 30 yea...

George Flores Best strategy for a first timer investing in South Florida?
22 December 2023 | 8 replies

Not sure if I am doing this right since it's my first post on here, but I am just starting out and looking to invest in a deal with my son here in South Florida.I've been told Apartments, Condos and pretty much anythi...

Michael Solomon FHA Restriction rule???
21 November 2018 | 12 replies

I was talking to my lender yesterday about refinancing out of my Fha loan after I buy my first multifamily property to a conventional loan. So that I can use the fha loan again to finance my next purchase. He tells me...

Account Closed What is Sweat Equity Taxation in Real Estate?
17 October 2023 | 0 replies

Sweat Equity Taxation in Real Estate Investing:
Real estate investment is a time-tested method for wealth creation and financial stability. While many investors use cash to purchase properties, others opt for a diffe...