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HELOC for cash purchase: Exit strategies?
Has anyone used a HELOC to make an 'all cash' purchase on a property? I think an 'all cash' purchase can often give you a better deal, but the last thing I want is to have a house on a variable rate given interest ra...
Bobby Walters
Need advice on strategy. "A" vs "B" areas, the pros & cons
I'm a buy and hold investor and currently have 3 upscale condo/town home rentals in very nice areas, near major office parks and good jobs. All 3 stay rented with little to no vacancy and return between 9-12% per ye...
Bob Efaw
Capital Gains on selling a Rental
Hi everyone. First i would like to say thanks to everyone and anyone who has helped in the past. My wife and I formed an LLC to purchase a Rental Property that we have had rented for the past 6 months. Now we are w...
Rick Moccino
CoreLogic US Home Price Report Aug 2017
"Of the nation’s 10 largest metropolitan areas measured by population, four were overvalued in June according to CoreLogic Market Conditions Indicators (MCI) data. These four metros include Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO,...
Phil C.
What is the affordable housing solution in U.S.?
Have heard a lot discussions on the affordability of housing in U.S. They pretty much tells the same story. On the supply side, the newly constructed apartment buildings will be built to serve the high end market due ...
Collin Fridley
Sorta Newbie with a Question about the 1% Rule
Hi everyone,My wife and I are venturing into new territory as far as real estate investing goes. We currently own two single family homes that have worked well as rental properties. We've decided to change trajectorie...
Bette Hochberger
Understanding the Basics of Real Estate Taxes
Hello everyone!As a CPA specializing in real estate taxes, I often get asked about the basics. So, let's start with an overview:1. Property Taxes: These are local taxes levied by the county or municipality on real est...
Akshar Deri
How to find good rental properties?
What is the trick to finding the best rental area? Do cities have information on their website where you can go find the hot areas for rental properties?
Nick S.
Wholesale marketing and contracts
Hello all,
I have recently decided with my investing partner to start up some wholesale marketing via online, newspapers, bandit signs, and postcards. We own some commercial properties, SFR's and are currentl...
Amir B.
DuPlex for Sale
Hello BP Community,I ran across this duplex and wanted your input on the price. The asking price is $399,500.Address: 244 Saint Joseph Rio Vista, CA 94571Bedroom: 4Bathroom: 2Square feet: 2000Year Built: 2004http://ww...