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Hello Friends - I'm in the middle of couple of deals and need some advice. I have a primary home and couple investment properties, have > $1.4M in equity on primary home that I'd like to use. The new deals I'm inve...
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What I see that is different in this economic cycle compare to the last is that people are able to work despite not having an employer. During 2009 when I bought my condo in SF, to supplement my vacation income, I si...
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Hi all,I'm looking to purchase a buy and hold property and wondering if anyone has recommendations for a traditional lender. The plan is that I want to purchase another property from the equity gained from the first...
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Working full time while attempting to invest. If my goals are to leverage RE for financial freedom, should I still max out retirement accounts?
1. Roth 401k vs 401k?
2. Open a Roth IRA as well?
Trying to figure out...
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I can foresee a real estate path that allows me to leave my W2 job and the thing that keeps rattling around in my mind is that having a W2 makes getting a conventional loan possible/easier? For those that leave a trad...
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I use Airbnb a lot when I travel. I can find better accommodation for the price compare to hotels plus I get better amenities (full kitchen, etc)I'm wondering what some of the positives and negatives of each are compa...
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Hi folks,Does anyone have a spreadsheet on comparing a current mortgage vs breaking said mortgage and taking on a new mortgage with a much lower rate?I would like to determine the savings, break even point etc etc. I ...
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Am I correct to understand that a bank or credit union will not negotiate their current set mortgage rates for a small time rental property purchaser? I do believe some banks may have slightly different rates. Do ba...
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I am interested in purchasing a new construction vacation home/rental property. Any builders with a good history of quality homes? Any website recommendations to compare companies like Ryan, Lennar, Beazer etc?*Vaca...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $39,500
Cash invested: $50,000
This home is a rent by the room deal. I was inspired by Felipe from the Rooki...