Jon Holden
FHA occupancy rules. Need advice
Hi, this is my first time posting on the forum, hopefully someone can help me with my situation. I live in an owner occupied duplex that I purchased with an FHA loan. I live in one side, and I rent the other side out....
Inna Young
How the building assessment rolled into the sale price increased the property taxes
Our condominium building, comprised of 36 units, located in Broward County, Florida, underwent a substantial assessment in 2021. The owners of two-bedroom units were required to contribute $72.5k, while one-bedroom ow...
Maher Bateh
capital gains tax?
If I buy and sell houses(flip) as a full time job, do I pay capital gains taxes? I read somewhere if it can be proven as a full time commitment and its the only source of income I make, the capital gains taxes are inc...
Jason Merchey
Recourse Loans
I am getting some pushback on the idea of recourse vs. non recourse loans from a banker I'm just about to go with. My accountant told me not to take out a recourse loan, one that allows for deficiency judgments (th...
Challenor Jack
Newbie to Notes
Hi all,I am looking to get started with notes investing. The more I read the more I am confused as to where to begin. So here are some of my questions and I hope someone can point me in the right direction. Should I...
Matt Rasich
Your thought on the security deposit
Hi guys. My name is Matt and currently my wife and I have been living at the same apartment in Chicago for 3 years -- never late on rent. Long story short: My landlord raised the rent by $40 year two and $60 year thre...
Marissa Myers
ADU House Hacking in Hayward / Castro Valley
I'm a first time buyer / investor looking for ADU candidate in the 500-600K range in Hayward / Castro Valley / San Leandro / E Oakland. J Martin has suggested this strategy in the forums; Chris May is also pursuing it...
Walter Antonio
Rental Property in Las Vegas
First time home buyer with $70k saved up & want to invest in a Las Vegas rental property with the intention of moving there in a few years (currently in SF Bay Area). What are the best areas/zip codes specifically...
Christina Womack
Looking to get unstuck in the SF Bay Area
Hi everyone!Our goals are to 1. create non-401k retirement cash flow and 2. reduce our dependency on our wage jobs over time. We think the right way forward for us is to buy and hold cash-flow-positive rentals, (SFR...
Matthew W.
What am I missing?
Please forgive me if this post is naive. I have a friend who has been investing in real estate for years. Specifically, he is involved in non-performing loans in the New York and New Jersey areas. He always has told ...