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So I'm going out to look at a duplex today I'm interested in. My initial plan is/was to secure it with FHA loan with a 203k to fix up the repairs needed. I'll live in it for the required time while renting out the ...
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Hello All,
I've noticed for quite some time that REO properties rarely hit the local MLS and always thought that was odd considering the amount of REO properties that I am aware are out there in my community and the ...
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Hi - I am a new investor starting to invest in long term rental properties. I am a high income W-2 earner based in NYC. What tax strategies do folks recommend? This will be a passive investment.
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Not sure if this is the right category to post in, but I have a general question about managing multiple LLC's for rental properties. If you hold rental properties in individual/separate LLC's for privacy & prote...
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I'm an attorney who lives in a medium-sized, rural town in Kentucky that truly is flourishing. I am very ambitious and have located several commercial real estate opportunities (e.g., storage units, warehousing) that ...
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I currently live in an apartment with a roommate, who I've been having noise issues with. I am concerned that when I buy a house and house hack, this will be even worse because I will have not 1 but 2 tenants/roommate...
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My wife and I own a 5 bed, 4ba 3200sqft on 1 acre in suburbs east of Seattle, bought 2013 for $385k. Refinanced in 2019 at 2.7 with some cash out, house appraised for 1.1 mil at that time, we owe $350k. This is our on...
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I was contacted by a woman named Faith Lee on Linked In. She works for El Solutions LLC. The website for them shows they do payday type loans, small amounts. I told her I don't think there would be any need since I ne...
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So, stupid question... Is there EVER a time when it would make sense to buy when there is no equity in a property? For example, a house is in very good condition, and the seller is motivated, but has no equity. Wou...
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Hi guys, Another question! I'm in California- where I hear has the WORST landlord friendly laws. It sounds miserable. If anyone has any horror stories, please share! even though it will probably scare me and add to my...