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Braden Hobbs Utility Advice for up/down duplex
13 September 2016 | 13 replies

Hello! I'm looking for advice on how you'd handle the following situation. We are looking at a SFH that has been converted to an up/down duplex but doesn't have separate utilities. I feel like my options are to either...

Neil Hauger Cash or finance? That is the question
28 February 2014 | 4 replies

Ok, really opening a can of worms here but I am interested in some diverse opinions. Basic question: Should I pay cash for properties or get them financed and leverage myself.

Background. I plan to retire ...

Menalik Archer Private money or hard money under 50k
22 May 2019 | 9 replies

I have a duplex under contract  for 48k. The bank I found that does mortgages as low as 30k tells me (a month into the process) that I can't use funds from my LOC or a gift to supplement the closing costs. They told m...

Dale Jackson My Retirement Plan
30 June 2015 | 4 replies

Below is an idea I’ve been kicking around. I’d appreciate any feedback...In general my retirement plan is to sequentially buy homes on a 24 month cycle for myself, my son and his wife and and my daughter. The goal is...

David Baumgartner Newbie from Fort Wayne Indiana Area
31 August 2015 | 7 replies

My name is Dave and I am researching Real Estate Investing.  I am an IT professional and I am just looking to supplement my current income as well as prepare for retirement.  My biggest question is how you overcome th...

Cynthia Anderson Want to know if REI is right for me and my goals
1 April 2014 | 5 replies

My goals are to build a supplemental retirement income for my husband and I (we are a little bit behind) and to build an income producing career for myself so that my husband can pursue an alternative career and le...

Patrick Mulligan Need advice on 2 possible lending scenarios for 2-4 unit property
1 October 2015 | 4 replies

Hello,I have 2 scenario's I need advice/guidance on regarding financing a 2-4 unit income property. Thanks in advance!---------------------------------------------------------------Scenario #1: 65 y/o retiree. Owns a ...

Kate Batals Helping my 60 year old Mother start investing in RE
31 March 2019 | 7 replies

I was wondering if anyone here has any advice or suggestions on how I can help my 60 year old mother to start investing in real estate? She has about 28k saved up. She rents a one bed and one bath apartment for $960 a...

Markus Stringer Advice and Strategic Plans on Using a 203K VA Home Loan
16 September 2020 | 6 replies

What are your thoughts, advice, and strategic plans on using a 203k VA Home Loan? My wife and I are thinking about using this form of lending for our next live-in property.

Mike Prisco Using Flipping income to improve DTI
3 November 2020 | 4 replies

Hi all, just a question I have that I've been having trouble finding an answer to. I have flipped 8 houses typically going at a rate of 1 per year with a very good return since I do a lot of the work myself. I have ...