J. Martin
Recession & Job Loss Predictor: Leads by 2.5 years!!
As I was poking around at the relationships between jobs and potential predictors of job losses, I started looking at a mathematical representation of something less quantitative, that we are all familiar with. This s...
Nikki Closser
Putting a large down payment towards PRIMARY home?
This might be a dumb question, but I’m still learning so I really appreciate your help and patience!I know it doesn’t make sense to put 150K down payment of your own cash towards a 500K investment property. But, what ...
Account Closed
Cash buy one versus 75% LTV leverage many
Hi BP Community, For the buy and hold strategy, is it better to tie up all your cash and have one property cash flow, or to leverage a few properties with the same amount at 75% LTV?Nina
Sam Rugh
Utilities in owners name
so i am brand spanking new and looking to purchase my first property within the next year. I am currently doing some mock deals and property analysis to sort of practice getting my ducks in a row. I found a 3plex or p...
Mike Schorah
POLL: When in the Northeast will we see deals on the MLS again?
Referring to distressed properties with good numbers.What's your guess? 2022? 2023? 2024? 2025?2022 when the Fed raises the interest rates is my banker's answer as of last month.2021 was my realtor's answer back in Au...
Charles Moore
For a BRRRR, which HELOC type is better: interest-only or P + I?
Hey, all,I'm pursuing a BRRRR strategy for a property using a HELOC from my primary residence. I will be refinancing it after the 6-month seasoning period. The credit union I chose offers both an interest-only HELOC...
Ryan Sajdera
Paying down debt
Hello,I currently own a duplex with a loan of roughly 250,000. I live in one side and pay about 400 per month to live there. Rent draws 1,400/month and I plan to rent both sides of the property out when I move. My que...
Joe Haines
New Member from Orange County, CA
My name is Joe Haines and I live in the city of Orange, CA. I am a recent college graduate in mathematics and, having no desire to work for someone else, I've become interested in real estate. After reading books, lis...
Steven D Martin
Residential HELOC on househacked property
I am currently house hacking a property and went to a bank to get information on possibly a HELOC loan. They told me that since I am renting out over 50% of the property that they wouldn't do a residential HELOC, and ...
Eli Neshiem
Real Estate vs Pension/457
Who has run the numbers on difference between holding real estate as a retirement plan vs relying on your future pension or 457 plan? I know it can be a lot of speculation depending on what markets do etc. it’s also g...