Brittany Fife
What is the next step?
I am under contract for my first duplex. I own a single family home right now. The loan for the duplex is FHA with 3.5% down. I am wondering when I would be able to purchase another multifamily. People say you can't h...
Art Maydan
Next Step After House Hacking
I just bought a duplex and am currently getting it rent ready (was a gut rehab with no utilities/shelving/etc.) to house hack. My goal is to replace my income ASAP. What should my next step be? I bought with 5% down c...
Bette Hochberger
Understanding Real Estate Taxes: Key Points to Know
Are you a new homeowner or investor navigating the maze of real estate taxes? Let's break it down together! Real estate taxes vary depending on location and property type, but they typically fund local services like s...
Anton Glotser
are we reliving 2009 and how can 1031 mitigate risk
In 2009, after the collapse in the housing market and after the banks cut off further funding and called in loans, you were able to buy 1st mortgage debt for .10 cents on the dollar. 2nd mortgage liens were available ...
Matthew Walker
Tax Questions about Rentals in CA
I bought a single family house with 5% down and am fixing it up while living in it with a friend. After renovating, I'd like to rent out the entire house. I can definitely manage to rent it for slightly more than all ...
Daniel Forero Pineda
Househacking a private room with bathroom
Hey all!I live in Westchester County, NY, and I am considering taking a room in the corner of my house on the first floor and turning it into a rental.The infrastructure is already in place where I would only have to ...
Gabriel Floyd
First-time 1031 exchanger, Q's about splitting between 2 units
My wife and I are somewhat novice investors - started with our first unit 7 years ago. Current plan is to sell our townhouse rental, take the funds and double-down on two new condos (decent cash flow). The challenge...
Peter Charlie
Need Suggestion- Which is better choice
HiWhen I moved to more appropriate home, I rented my previous SFH which is 7 miles away. Facts:-The move happened on Jan 5 , 2013.- I have 265K loan on that home with my net payments $1800pm (Tax+Mortgage+Insurance) a...
Gerald Harris
Land Investing - Marketing to Delinquent Taxes
When marketing to owners of Land who have delinquent taxes against their property how far would I go back? Should I focus on owners who have been delinquent 1 year and older? 2 years and older? Or should i just ...
Greg Mills
Ideas for capital & financing
Hello BP,I am hoping to get some ideas from the community here. I am relatively new to BP and the real estate investing arena so I thought I would lean on the vast knowledge and experience on the site. I just started ...