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Carlton McLaurin Buying before investing
23 April 2016 | 4 replies

Hello all, quick question. My wife and I currently rent and live in an apartment. Is it a good idea to purchase our own home first before investing? Or does it matter?

Radoslaw Wlodarczyk Looking to start
25 December 2023 | 9 replies

Hello,Trying to start out investing in Denver area since this is where I live. Learning a lot recently since discovering One Rental At a Time channel. However, I'm find out that nothing will cash flow for single homes...

Jaclyn Spinelli House Hacking and Cash Flow
31 March 2021 | 10 replies

Hey!I'm thinking about house hacking in the north side of Chicago (Avondale and the surrounding areas).  I've used a couple calculators to assess cash flow and stuff, but I'm wondering if there is a rule of thumb or s...

Ryan Rea Advice on converting a two bedroom to a three bedroom apartment
15 March 2019 | 4 replies

Hey BP.  I need some advice.  I currently have a three family property under contract.  All three units are comprised of 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, and each apartment has approximately 1100 square feet of living space.  I...

Shanae Williams First House... Buy with cash or down payment?
30 August 2018 | 3 replies

Okay. So, I want to buy a home I can live in while I fix it & rent it out.. rinse & repeat. I live in the Detroit area & my budget is 12k. Only houses I can get with that are in rough neighborhoods, that I...

Justin Z. Minimum Price for Section 8 House
6 June 2015 | 2 replies

Hello,I was thinking of buying a cheap $40,000 house and renting to a section 8 tenant.  I am worried, though, that no one will want to live in this house - section 8 or not.  From your experience, have there been any...

Josh Wickboldt Cash-Out Refinance on Primary
14 May 2022 | 4 replies

I'm looking at doing a cash-out refinance on my Primary residency.  The plan is to use that cash for a down payment for another primary residency and renting out my current place within a year.  I have lived at my cur...

Brett Smith Capital Gains Tax on House Owned Less Than Two Years
4 January 2024 | 4 replies

Bought a house (our first) we’re not happy with and plan to sell before 2 years of ownership. The market is hot so we might make a profit.
How do I calculate the actual capital gains profit? 
When I calculate taxes...

Chere Cofer NEWBIE HAS TWO REAL ESTATE GOALS...WHAT'S ON 1ST?
13 February 2021 | 1 reply

I moved to LA last year and want to buy a 4-plex (passive income) and a primary home to live in (don't want to stay in LA rental market). I already own a SF rental back in Indiana. One investor is telling me to buy th...

Harry Carter Converting a 2 Car Garage into a Rental
28 June 2022 | 6 replies

Hi everyone,I currently live in Manassas, VA and have a 2 car attached garage with a vaulted ceiling that I'm thinking about converting into an ADU (studio, or 1 bed/1bath with a small loft, and kitchen).  I don't use...