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Hello hive mind,
I have a question about 1031 exchanges: is it possible to sell a property and 1031 the proceeds into another property we already own to pay off the balance? If the answer is no, are there any tricks ...
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Hi all! I'm in process of closing on a 96k rental property and trying to decide btw 15 and 30 year mortgage. Below are numbers:Purchase price: 96,000Down payment: 20%Interest rate: 3.125% on 15 yr, 3.85 on 30 yrMont...
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Given all the current craziness, in the housing market and otherwise, I wanted to run an idea pas the BP Conglomerate.
I'm following this plan at present: Buy a small multifamily (2-4 units) property in Washington ...
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Looking for some advice. I live in CA and I am eligible to retire in 8 years. My primary residence is currently valued at about $675,000 and I owe about $250,000. My loan is a 15yr and I pay extra each month with th...
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@Brandon TurnerHey Brandon!What's better: a 15-yr mortgage or a 30-yr mortgage?I can still cash flow just fine with a 15, so I decided to take it (PITI with the 15-yr is $550/month, while it is $350/month for the 30-y...
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Hello, my name is Brian and I am new here and this is my first post! Exciting stuff on my end as I am about to close on my first BRRR rental property. A new listing just popped up that has me scratching my head. Hopin...
Can anyone give me some insight on what to expect when buying a property that is located in a flood zone. What extra expenses can I expect as far as insurance ect. Any hidden surprises, fees, or laws I will have to ...
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I am a self employed sole proprietor. I am looking to buy my first house this year so I am being extra careful with my final tax number and not deducting too much.
However, the SEP tax is really killing me, and I am ...
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Dear BP-community,I just finished David Greene's book "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing: How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties". Before I had read the book, I was convinced that I wouldn't be...
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We are relocating and prefer to lease before we commit to a home. We found a home that is in a good area and available for lease with an option to buy. The monthly lease price is great and the deposit is less than oth...