We have a paid off rental home held in an LLC that we have a business LoC against (which can be converted to a fixed cash-out mortgage). We are looking to invest the proceeds in real estate abroad. Can we deduct mortg...

I have a family friend who is going to loan me money to get started with real estate investing. I’ve heard that i have to let the money sit in my account for 60 days before I can use it for real estate. Is there anywa...

Hello All - I currently have 2 rentals in the Houston metro (currently living in Houston), and have been considering using the FHA Loan with 10% down to purchase an owner-occupied triplex or fourplex in the Austin are...

Hi all,  I can't seem to find any definitive answers to this question. I'm looking to purchase my first property with the multi-family (2-4) house hacking strategy (live-in, low money down). Based on my income and a 4...

Hi all! I don't want to start a discussion on whether REI is better than stocks, this topic has been debated extensively. Rather, I would like to get a good feel for what people's criteria are when they are trying to ...

http://murray.seattle.gov/murray-constantine-city-council-declare-emergency-announce-new-investments-to-respond-to-homelessness/#sthash.DTi5L6ea.dpbsMayor Murray Declares an emergency granting him some pretty powerful...

Hi all -- I was at a networking event and I met a guy that is a broker for Muni Bond real estate project funding. 
Curious if anyone has done this or has any knowledge on it? Apparently it' not well known, but effect...

I own a few SFH rental properties and have for years. Own my primary residence and have refinanced both so I’m familiar with the lending process/steps. I’ve been looking at local multi family properties which has led ...

Hello all, I am at a bit of a crossroads and could really use some guidance from others who have crossed over from residential to commercial properties.  I have built a solid portfolio of 9 single family rentals in th...

I understand that creating a fund is expensive (mid 5 figures) and subject to SEC regulation. What are the issues beyond that? An experienced investor started to tell us at the last REIA about how there is significant...