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Hello, Los Angeles investors!I was reading about the 2% rule and wondering if it's unrealistic with high LA county home prices. If I buy a single family residence property to buy and hold for $200,000, I would need a ...
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I'm a fairly new REI business owner, how important is it to have a Dun & Bradstreet (DUNS #) number? I am working on building my business credit and wondering if this is the best way or if there are other options?
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Hi bigger pockets community,
I’m in the process of looking into getting equity loan with Wells Fargo because that who I have I mortgage with. They giving me good discount. However I heard that there may be better ...
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In Northern NJ the real estate taxes are quite high so was wondering if the 50% rule makes sense in this case or should we separate out the real estate taxes separately when doing analysis? For example saw a 3 family...
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I have learned a ton on this website, including the 50% rule regarding expenses (not including P&I). Look at gross rents (for example, $1,000 a month), and expect $500 in operating expenses. Now my question is, d...
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rental income is only calculated after 2 years on tax returns? if my DTI was hovering around the higher limits (45-48) would a signed lease or 6 copies of rent checks/deposits help with my chances of getting appro...
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Hello forum!I just got out of the navy and I'm going back to school. Currently I'm getting unemployment $425 a week along with I'll be getting $3,666 as well every month while I'm in school starting September 1st sinc...