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Mark Nugent Cut back on 401K contributions to free up investment capital?
19 June 2014 | 10 replies

I'm just about to close on my first rental property -- a duplex. Currently, my wife and I contribute the yearly maximum to our employer 401K plans to decrease our taxable income. However, now we are considering r...

Shannon Ilas Moving away from Vacasa
8 May 2021 | 20 replies

I'm purchasing my first STR, which is currently being managed by Vacasa.  It's linked to the house next door, which has been helpul in bringing in large groups who want to rent both, but I don't see that as a good eno...

Stanley E. Section 8 and Housing Tenants Pros and Cons
25 February 2015 | 17 replies

We've purchased our first investment property in a "revitalization" neighborhood. It has been on the market for about two months now. We originally didn't accept section 8 or housing tenants, but are reconsidering bec...

Nehemias Ponce 15 vs 30 year refinance in Temp, AZ. Or Cash-flow vs Pay-down...
1 December 2016 | 40 replies

Hi everyone! We're about to refinance our rental property and I am looking for some advice. Here is some background information first. The property is located in Tempe, AZ and is currently valued at approximately $200...

Frazz Wick Is paying off my rental with 3.5% interest rate a good idea?
27 November 2023 | 7 replies

I have been renting my first home out for 3 years. The rent I collect 1950/month which is two times the mortgage payment. I only owe $45,000 and I'm considering paying off the house within the next 2 years. What are y...

Angelo Revercomb Using an FHA loan on a multi family unit?
13 December 2023 | 23 replies

Hey!
I wanted to reach out and see if anyone had any experience getting a multifamily unit using an FHA loan.
Specifically,
1) How does the process work?
2) Do you find a property and pitch the “idea” to a bank?
...

Greg Gangle Pay off current mortgage or ...?
5 January 2021 | 16 replies

Hi EveryoneThis is a question I’ve been pondering for quite some time now. Currently I owe roughly about $300K on my principle residence. Over the past 1-2 years I’ve purchased 5 rental properties that all cash flow w...

Vincent Gizzi Rent with or without washer and dryer
16 January 2020 | 16 replies

I am going to be a first time landlord. We currently reside in the home that is our to be rental. We plan on purchasing a new washer and dryer for our new residence.The current washer and dryer are old and probably ar...

Jonathan G. 15 year or 30
30 July 2014 | 24 replies

Question, first deal. For a Single Family Home. What would you suggest, 15 year fixed or a 30 year fixed? Please tell me which one and why and also if you are willing positives or negatives if either. Thank you al...

Jon Elson Pro's and Con's to 15 vs 30 yr. refi on personal residence
24 May 2015 | 11 replies

I recently did a rehab on my personal residence. Instead of selling, I will refinance, get cash out to pay off the refi and put myself in a zero debt position (except for the mortgage) to allow easier lending on inves...