Kareem Shihab
Mortgage Interest Deduction on Investment
Hi! I'm new here and I have a basic question. I own a Single Family home and deduct my mortgage interest. If I am buying an investment property am I also allowed to deduct my Mortgage interest? For investment propert...
Nicole Chang
Tenant Selection Rules-Alameda County/Alameda
I worked with a management company to rent out my townhome and they sent me an application with a set of 3 roommates that barely makes enough as 2 and just squeaks by with the 3 to meet income requirements. While tech...
Jeremy Keeler
HELOC Double Leverage Strategy
Hello all!I haven't been in the forums in a while, been more of a lurker. But I find myself at a point on my BRRR journey where I am getting very close to finally pulling the trigger on my first purchase. My plan is ...
Account Closed
Company recommendation for tenant background check
My father will be renting out a duplex in the next month and I want to make sure he does a background check to screen tenants. I'm looking for recommendations of companies that do trust worthy background checks. Also,...
Account Closed
Pros and Cons of Using IRA to invest in Real Estate?
I plan on using my Roth IRA to purchase my first rental property. I keep hearing both ends of the stick, good idea and not a good idea. Anyone knows if this is a good idea or not and what are the pros and cons?
Kyle Horjus
New Investor from CA Looking at Out of State Winston-Salem, NC
Hey everyone,My name is Kyle Horjus and I grew up in Turlock, CA, but am now renting in Santa Monica, CA. I'm 25 and my interest and knowledge in economics (degree) and finance (concentration) has me constantly lookin...
Robert Youngquist
Heloc or Cash out Refi?? And best bank in Houston area
Have a house with 130k equity. Want to pull all or some out to invest in other properties. Can I get some feedback from others with experience as to what me be a better decision. The Heloc or Cash out refi? I'm leanin...
Benjamin Necci
Fundrise?
Does anyone have any experience with an investment vehicle like https://fundrise.com/? Just curious if it is a big scam, or something to be considered. Maybe a good move for a novice? anyone have any thoughts?
Joel Harris
How much should I pay down my mortgage before refinancing?
I am considering purchasing a 4 plex for $199k. The property cashflows $375 monthly, if it is fully rented out, and rents are slightly below market. I can get this property with almost no money down because I have a V...
Benjamin Arritt
How do you aggregate personal finances w/ property investments?
I’m going to cross post this in a few places, and to be clear, I am NOT talking about software or a bookkeeper that specializes at any of the following:
bookkeeping for taxesrent roll and property managementprope...