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I'm looking for resources on calculating/planning for early retirement that add equity in real estate into the calculations. Our monthly cash flow from the real estate is not significant, but we have a great deal of e...
Hello,Since both refinancing and HELOC are both expensive at this time. What would you advise to someone who has 500k equity (post taxes and fees) and 500k with a low interest rate of 2.5?Is it possible to redeploy 50...
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Hi BP!My name is Jean, and I am currently a third year college student studying business and living in the Bay Area. Recently, I've come to a place where I am financially able to support myself and my schooling. With ...
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So first let me say, my wife and I got into real estate investing about a year ago. I am going to put below the RE deals that we have made, thus far. 1. Duplex- Paid 16k-Worth 35k- Generating $1,280/month in rent2. SF...
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The original thread Greg R. started on the topic has been closed for further contributions, so I put my input in this new thread.
Hello @Greg R
Crash deniers? Interesting title.
Blanket statements by experts have ...
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Hello all!
How is everyone doing? Are you insulated for a big drop or are you over leveraged?? with money being this cheap STILL are you all seeking to borrow or hold off?? just curious.
I have just gotten a refinan...
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It took me a while to pay off my first 2 rentals. I then bought a duplex about a month ago. I want to scale my business. I am real fortunate in my life right now bc I don’t have children and I’m not married so I can r...
Hi everyone!This is my first post here so apologies if i have posted in the wrong area or formatting is wrong or anything else, i'll learn i promise!I'm hoping seasoned professionals can give me a second opinion on ho...
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My husband and I are looking to build a 20 to 24 unit apartment building on land we own in northwest Oregon and are having a tough time finding stock plans for such a project. Does anyone know what the magic search t...
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Hi All,
I have a simple question with a not so simple answer.
Do we invest in index funds (Vanguard) or do we get into real estate?
'Ye Ole Wall 'o text to follow:
We have ZERO debt, no mortgage, no car pa...