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Michael Randle HELOC to make downpayment on Multi-Family?
15 June 2018 | 17 replies

It would seem that a HELOC for a down payment on a new investment property when it comes to SFR or 2,3,4 Plex is a no go due to Debt to Income ratio.But can I use a HELOC as a down payment on a 5+ unit?

Harsh Patel Investing in turnkey properties - Pros and Cons
4 March 2018 | 13 replies

Hi Everyone, I have come across a few turnkey properties out of state (under $100K) that I'm considering investing into. Before I buy, the properties will be appraised so that I know whether they are above market (and...

Cyrus Sidhwa Purchase Price for Flips
31 December 2013 | 10 replies

The standard formula for max purchase price is 70% of ARV minus Repairs. However, this doesn't seem to account for closing costs or holding costs which can easily reach tens of thousands of dollars when using a HM...

Derek Sperzel buying "in the hood?"
15 November 2011 | 18 replies

I have been looking for my first house to flip. I have found some great deals, but most of them are in the low income, high crime rate part of town. I am concerned that although I can purchase these houses for a low p...

Brad De Vries New member checking in from Ottawa, Canada
26 April 2019 | 10 replies

Hey everyone, first post here. I'm 30 years old and have been interested in investing in real estate since I was a teenager. My family owns multiple commercial properties in my home town and I've seen how it can provi...

Hernan Guelman Sindicator vs DYI
25 December 2015 | 15 replies

I have 2 main paths I am evaluating:1/ Buying into a company that does property pool. Where they have multiple projects (houses) they buy to rent or buy to fix and flip. That is a 5 years more or less engagement.2/ Bu...

Sean Wilkinson 8 Properties, 52 Units, OWNER FINANCED! My strategy
7 October 2021 | 3 replies

I wanted to make this post because creative financing has been such a powerful tool for me. Of our portfolio of 117 doors, currently 39 of those are seller financed while 13 are in the pipeline to close before year en...

Account Closed Buying my first Rental
22 January 2020 | 23 replies

I am looking for lots of feed back here.  I am new to investing looking to purchase my first property soon.  I ultimately want to utilize BRRRR as my vehicle, but I have very little of my own money.  Here is where I n...

Aisha Young Looking for other US expats investing in US real estate
3 February 2022 | 11 replies

Hey all,
I am brand new to the community, so nice to meet you all.I am currently living in Australia with my partner, and bought our first house here a few months back. The property is for capital growth, but it seem...

Jerome Kaidor Newbie in Foggy California
20 August 2013 | 9 replies

Hello!

Welcome to the meeting of Landlords Anonymous....

"My name is Jerry Kaidor, and I'm a landlord"

( "Hi Jerry!" )

It started in 1996. I had a good job in Silicon Valley, and my ...