Hi,I need help to decide!I currently rent out a SFH in Los Angeles, CA. Cash flows $300/month. I have an estimate of $200k equity on it. However, I have an opportunity to purchase an 8-door apartment in Killeen, TX. B...
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With there being numerous ways for investors to purchase a property, it's important to know some of the some of the more common financing options and their pros and cons. As always when considering which option to go ...
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Hello, I am looking at some multi family investment properties and I see big difference in price in properties that are turnkey from ones that are fixer uppers. What do you guys think the best route to go is? I can se...
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Hi everyone.I am fairly new to the forum. Look forward to learning from the experts here.Recently I came across a home on 3 acre of land and a lake in the middle. Wanted to get some feedback around if that could be a ...
What are the major difficulties of owning property from a distance. If you do what are some strategies that would mitigate risk, upkeep, and whi h markets would be best for that strategy.Thank you
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I have always heard that it is best to eliminate as much debt as possible which is what makes me torn in my current situation. I have some monthly income (around 3K) that I can use to put towards my current mortgage o...
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I've been trying to figure out how to become a legit investor again in my own market outside of the most common ways (big banks, traditional loans, etc.) and have been reading and listening (for quite some time now) t...
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Can someone explain the difference between first position and second position when it comes to lending. I can make assumptions that if things happen it’s for collateral but what’s the main difference?
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Questions for the smart Money and 1031 Exchange folks on the forum. Background: Property was bought via 1031 & is held in personal name (NOT LLC or S Corp:Small mortgage - roughly $42K. Current value around $300...
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So, i'm trying to analyze cap rates for a STR investment and I'm coming up with two different lenses to view a cap rate.
1. Annual Cash Flow potential from what I'm seeing would want to see a higher cap rate. Is tha...