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Scott Baker Best Way to Start Out
29 November 2015 | 12 replies

All,I'm new to the forum and have been doing lots of reading and talking with friends/coworkers that have already begun their real estate investments.  I'm looking to do the same within the next year.  I'm 23 and make...

Klaycon Santos How much above asking price would you go?
19 August 2019 | 16 replies

Asking price is 520k for 4 family unit. Did the whole check up and only small cosmetics work need to be done. But it's a hot property 20 min from Boston. Average comps for this location is 450-500 but I want to close...

Mary Ainsworth 203k loan in San Diego?
1 November 2022 | 16 replies

Has anyone tried using a 203k loan in San Diego? I'm looking to buy my first property with 3.5% down and I want to force that appreciation by renovating it and tying that renovation cost into the loan I get. Has anyon...

Marc Appel Front load my mortgage or save extra money
3 March 2018 | 12 replies

Thanks for your suggestions below.

I bought my first rental property 3 years ago for 336K. It’s now worth 470K. Mortgage including taxes and insurance is $1750 a month, and rental income is $2500. Right now I’m payi...

Kyle Meyers Charge Extra For Appliances
27 December 2011 | 7 replies

I have been providing appliances for my units and including them in the rent. I have been considering charging extra for appliances in the future, so I could offer my units at a lower price if the tenants did not need...

Andy C. Second home vs Investment loan. Which one better?
13 September 2022 | 4 replies

Hi all,

Second home Loan
Around 45% downpayment (to meet 50% DTI)6% apr1800/month mortgage (principle and interest)
Investment Loan
only 20% down7% apr2900/month mortgage (principle and interest)
Notes:
I can ...

Stephanie Trevizo Seller financed 2nd will not accept payment
5 April 2022 | 16 replies

Hi everyone, in April 2020 we purchased a 4-unit property in Los Angeles where the seller financed a 2nd mortgage. The seller stayed in the property as our tenant after close. We are attempting to pay off the 2nd, whi...

Seth Brown Duplex, 05 Fort wayne
4 March 2020 | 3 replies

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $69,000

Cash invested: $10,350

Upstairs is a 1br/1ba apartment - Market rent $550 - current rent $500
Downst...

Mikell Elliott Tax Exemption for 1 year - Good or bad idea?
6 February 2018 | 8 replies

I currently work a full time job and plan to begin investing in real estate this year. A real estate investor from a certain real estate investment group (which charges $20,000 for a mentor lol) told me to go exempt f...

Tim C. Paying Property Tax Bills With Credit Card
28 October 2014 | 4 replies

Hi guys,I'm trying to pay my property tax bills (I have 11 places in Atlanta) with a credit card has anyone been able to do this without incurring the extra 2.5% charge in some counties?I'm trying to increase my spend...