Shawn G Hope
Conversation starters for seller financing
What does everyone use to start and have a conversation with possible seller or owner financing? Trying to get some ideas
John Blythe
Opportunity vs. Ease, Cashflow vs. Equity
Hi everyone.I'm about to come into a chunk of money that is unexpected backpay for the last couple years due to a lapse in the payroll company my employer uses. As it's unexpected it's free to be used for an investmen...
Jeremiah Miller
Home Equity Loan
Hello, I'm just getting started in real estate. I'm learning ways that I can hopefully buy or make a large down payment on my first rental property. A home equity loan or HELOC seem to be my best options right now. Al...
Dan Krupa
Payoff mortgage early or not?
BP Pros:I have done a ton of research on paying off mortgages early. With interest rates at historic lows and given that early payoff return is equal to the interest payment, I see expansion as a better option. Additi...
Christian Gehman
Put $ to Matching 401(k) Contributions or Real Estate?
I've heard from guests on several BP podcasts that 401(k) contributions are very modest investment vehicles and that I should take that money and invest in real estate instead. Jeff Brown on BP podcast #17 claimed tha...
Jeremy Miller
Reduce Taxes Through Rental Property?
Hello, I have a family member who makes a significant amount of money a year and he hates paying taxes. He just got a very large check in which 50% is likely going to go to taxes. Would it make sense for him to start ...
Susan O.
1031 exchange costs and interest payments from QI?
Hey I heard that some 1031 exchange QI's will actually give interest payment on the amount they hold? Is that true?For example--$100,000 in a 1031 held for 3 months would cost the investor $500. If the QI would pay ...
Jacob Camilliere
First Rental property at 20 years old
Hello all,I am senior at University of South Carolina and am tired of paying rent!!!!So heres the deal: For the past year I have been up my parents ass trying to convince them to buy a house in Columbia, Sc and pay me...
Chas Lumley
New Invester in Omaha
Hey everyone!
I'm new to the real estate game and wanted to try out the Omaha area since I'm stationed at Offutt AFB. I was wondering if anyone had any tips or tricks for this area dealing with the insanely high prop...
Jim Sebring
Use equity for Rehab?
Buy and hold newbie here. I recently closed on a 3/2 in Tampa with existing tenants (lease ends next month - they are moving). This property needs extensive remodel. Costs should be approx 20k. I have 200K in equity o...