Leigh Ann Smith
Self-directed IRA property as collateral?
We have some undeveloped land (adjacent to the property on which we live) that is in a self-directed IRA. Is there a way to use this property as collateral on a bank loan, or is it not possible since it is in a trust?
Account Closed
Mortgage rates jumped by more than 0.25 percent on Friday - wrong way Mortgage News
What was supposed to help the market, just went the wrong way. Yes, I understand why, but that doesn't help matters.
"The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate jumped 27 points from 6.26 percent to 6.53 percent on...
Michael Ten
Habitability / break-lease -- need advice, please
Hi! I'm new to the forum (as a poster), but I have enjoyed learning from this community as a lurker. I purchased a property through Roofstock in KCMO. It has 1.5 baths on the main floor and a half-bath in the basement...
Ethan McRae
Taking on an ADU in MA now or later?
With the new Affordable Homes Act , come Feb 2nd 2025, you can build an ADU by-right and also use the ADU as a long-term rental in Massachusetts. Said differently, you won't need a special ADU permit to create an ADU....
Pablo Avila
Driving For Dollars but without the Driving!
Using your city's 311 service you can "Virtually D4D" to find off market deals that might not be in commercial realestate software such as propstream/wire/listsource, etc.. that everyone uses. Look at your city's 311 ...
Michael Mejia
Refinance Out and Back into a VA Loan
Hello all. I was looking for some advice on the following. A lot of oversimplification below, mostly for clarity. Market is San Diego. I'm currently purchasing a STR with a business partner AND I'm looking to build a...
Brandon Kalker
Buy and hold Loan first time home buyer
Good afternoon,
I have 15k cash and I'm looking at purchasing a property between 100-200k. I'd like to rent that property out asap as I am already in a comfortable living situation.
My question is what types of loa...
Ryrob Thomas
Buying a condo in the bay area as an investment
I was thinking of buying a condo as a rental property in the bay area ( fremont, san jose, milpitas area). I spoke to my realtor about it and he advised against buying a condo due to the following reasons:1) HOA assoc...
Julie Falen
Subject-2 buyer not performing
I sold a property Sub 2 in 2013 on a 5-year balloon. No escrow. Buyer sold the contract to someone else. Balloon was due in 2018. He has not performed, has not paid taxes or insurance so my balance went way up with ...
Marty Happle
Is this legal and/or ethical?
A friend of mine is behind on his mortgage and facing foreclosure due to an injury that kept him out of work for over 18 months. Someone offered to purchase his house if a short sale can get approved and lease it ...