Reading J Scott's post here got me thinking a bit deeper about when and when not to leverage. 
It's particularly relevant to me currently as I am currently self employed, so stuck with interest rates in the 6.1-6.6% ...

I've always been a big believer in long term, fixed rate debt - and I still am. What's better than eliminating interest rate risk on a deal for 5, 10, 12, or 35 years in the case of a HUD 223(f)?That being said, as th...

Invest or ignore.  All opinions appreciated.County Size: 150,000City Size: 40,000Unemployment: In line with USHousehold Income: $45,00010 Year Pop. Growth: 0%Renter Population: 30+%City Description: The city is the se...

I want to buy properties at a discount then owner finance them at a much higher interest rate than I am paying. Here is an example:

I buy a home for 35k @ 5.75%. I then owner finance to someone for 70k @ 9.5%. To pr...

Hello friends !So I am having difficulty inputting numbers on various spread sheets due to the fact that I purchased this property with cash, put cash into it, and and refinancing to get cash out.  The tool on this we...

I own a small building with 5 units. Each unit has its own entrance. Should the tenants be responsible for pulling the weeds for the piece of land belonging to the apt they rent? What about snow removal and salt sprea...

Hello all,

I have a list of 20 buyers right now. I have details on what they are looking for and what they are looking to spend.

Iv reached out to local Maryland Investor friendly title companies. I have about 3k to...

Advisers, bankers, and analysts weigh in on the impact of the Fed’s planned hikes, but the consensus is an increase in the cost of capital.

Investors in Multifamily Real Estate are bracing for an uptick in mortgage...

Hello. I often come across owners of high value single family rental property who's sole reason for not wanting to sell is "All of my money would go to the government". In the past I've referred an owner to a cpa near...

Greetings everyone,I'm new to BP and would like to introduce myself and pose a hypothetical situation in hopes of gaining some valuable insight and maybe help others along the way. Personally I have dabbled in real es...