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I'm looking at buying my first investment property, it will be a short term rental, but we need it to be on our taxes as a personal property. It's my understanding that we would need to live in the home for more then ...
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Hi everyone! I'm about to close on my first home. I was going to buy this home as my primary location, but now I don't want to live there. I would rather rent it out and keep looking for a different house for myself. ...
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On some forums people say they will only take all cash buyers, of course i wouldn't even consider purchasing until I have professional guidance on my side as these properties come with surprises. But what's the real a...
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I am looking to do my first deal in the next year to start my REI career. I am planning to purchase a single-family home to house hack for a year then move into a 2nd property while renting out the 1st. My questions ...
Hello,Long-time listener, first time caller here. I tried searching the interwebs, and unfortunately I wasn't able to find an answer to my question - if there's a post on this already, please please point me to it!My ...
Hey everyone,Does anyone know how many points I can expect to pay interest on a conventional bank loan?Thanks
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Hi Lenders - I need your help, I think I screwed up!
I'm preparing to purchase investment properties after 2-years of self employed tax returns and I created an S-Corporation this year. I believe I made a huge mistak...
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Hi all!I know that you can do an FHA 3.5% down on a 1-4 unit property as long as you occupy one of the units as your primary residence. But could you do the same for a conventional loan? I am getting different answers...
What would this process look like? I don't have a regular source of income, but that's why I am pulling in partners. What will the bank need from me/them? Can I still be the general partner if they are the far of the ...
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Have a duplex under contract. Going to live in the top unit and rent the bottom unit out. Thought I could get a conventional loan for 5% down. Lenders are asking for 15-20 percent down. Any advice???