Christopher Middleton
Life Insurance used as a bank account
I was listening to some old podcasts from "The Real Estate Guys" today. They had a special guest speaking about using life insurance as a better bank account for REI's.
Has anyone used Whole Life Insurance as a bank...
Rich Hupper
Lets hear from the self employed
On this forum ive noticed a good chunk of people have w2 income who are investing for the first time or becoming seasoned investors almost ready to give up their w2 job.It seems like it is easier to get started in the...
Matthew Mucker
Where does the 50% rule come from?
I know the "50% rule" is bandied about as gospel here in the forums, but haven't seen any actual, hard data that says that operating expenses tend to be ~50% of gross rent income. I'd like to verify this number is, in...
David W.
Just Bought a Duplex - Need Advice! =)
Hello! I just got my offer accepted on a duplex in Columbus. I wanted to see if anyone could go over my numbers to confirm they are ok. Have to do a walk through to determine if anything needs work and condition. I wi...
Tim Sipowicz
BRRRR method and a first time Investor
I’ve taken the deep dive into REI about a month and have been consumed with information ever since. I’m looking to purchase my first property within the coming months and the BRRRR strategy has really stuck out to me ...
Shayne Hastings
Is it better to invest in my area that has sky high prices or invest in other markets?
I just recently moved to San Francisco and was curious with the home prices being so high here, is it better to look at other markets (Atlanta, etc) to invest in or continue to learn the market out here in the bay are...
Shiloh Lundahl
What has been your SCARIEST land-lording or investing moment?
In keeping with the spirit of Halloween, what has been your scariest moment as a landlord or investor?
Tim Wilderbeeste
Wells Fargo won't allow us to place property in LLC
As some of you may recall I made some inquiries on here a few months ago about the best way to protect our real estate holdings by placing them in an LLC. Well we consulted a lawyer and began the process through him o...
Mary Baccellieri
Best way to finance a BRRRR
Hi everyone :) someone may have already asked this question so please link the thread below if so. What is the best way to finance a BRRRR in your opinion? HML? Private money? I was leaning more towards HML but I’m wo...
Tara Piantanida-Kelly
Seller's agent shared buyer's inspection report without consent
We are the buyers in a 4-property multi-family deal. The property inspector we usually use wasn't available. The seller's agent/listing agent recommended someone she's used before, and we agreed to hire him for the ...