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Matthew Medcalf Rent first vs Buying investment property
29 December 2019 | 18 replies

Hello,I am a new college grad from MIlwaukee Wisconsin looking to get into real estate. I currently live at home and am starting to research into next steps.I’m trying to decide if it would be best to live on my own f...

Dave S. Analysis Paralysis - Help!
1 January 2016 | 5 replies

Hello friends!I have a townhouse in Newcastle, WA that I purchased for $200,000 in 1999. It is worth $400,000 today. The cap rate is 1.68%. My mortgage is $65,000 at 3.5%.In 2016, my household will earn $160,000...

Patrick C. Calculating Cash Flow
1 April 2015 | 8 replies

Hello:I am new to this forum and also to the real estate investing. I currently have 2 properties that I am renting out and started to really think about what I have learned so far.In calculating cash flow for one of ...

Jim Stevenson Pay off debt vs saving for down payment
18 March 2017 | 14 replies

Hey everyone, I know this question has probably been posed a lot but I wanted to see if I could get some feedback on my situation. Back in September I started the uphill battle of paying off mine and my wife's $55k wo...

Ashley Marrazzo Purchasing a rental property, bank won’t grant loan due to income
26 September 2022 | 20 replies

Hey everyone! My name is Ashley and I am a first time home buyer. I am looking to purchase a duplex or triplex. But they told me no! I refuse to hear that as an answer! I was Approved for an 800k loan at 3.5%. I have ...

Josh Thompson Invest in real estate or pay off student debt?
25 February 2018 | 10 replies

I’m currently working full time making $30/hour with frequent overtime and have saved up about $8000. I also have about $58000 in student debt at an average interest rate of 6-7%. I am eager to use an fha loan to buy ...

J R Spikeston How do I look in the eyes of a lender? SFOO Buyer and Holder
25 September 2017 | 9 replies

I never planned on being a landlord, but looking back over the last decade I've settled into the pattern I explain below. My main question is, "How will I look in the eyes of a lender when it comes time to buy my four...

Steven Parker House Rich, Cash Poor
16 November 2021 | 6 replies

I purchased a single family house hack in Tacoma Washington February of 2020. Roommates have been covering the mortgage, so I've been able to pay off a lot of my credit card debts.  I've been fortunate to benefit from...

Christina Merlo Options besides bank mortgage
25 September 2020 | 6 replies

I’ve recently tried to apply for an FHA loan and because of student loan debt can’t get pre-approved. I don’t have anyone that I know that I could partner with. I’m feeling so discouraged on how to get started in real...

Colin Friend Post-Purchase Advice: Debt Counseling and Buying Again
26 November 2016 | 2 replies

Hello, I am 28 years old, single, and just bought my first home.  My goal is to own my first multi-family by 2019.   At that point I will rent out my current home, live in the multifamily and rent it out.  I need advi...