Sean McDonnell
Insurance rates near coast
I recently read in an article from Star News Online that insurance rates for non owner occupied coastal properties are likely to go up 10% this year. Anyone feeling the effects of this yet? Does anyone know if this i...
Bradley Shuhart
How much negative cash flow is too much
I have an opportunity to assume a loan at 2.5% in a HCOL SoCal community. Even at that rate I will still be losing about $800-$1000 per month with a renter due to HOA & Mello Roos. I'm ok with a negative cash fl...
Paden Anderson
Snow balling VS 15 year notes on rentals
Snow balling vs 15 year notes on rental properties....? Have any of you ran the numbers to see which is a better strategy on paying down the loans on your properties? We currently have 2 rental properties, one a 4 pl...
Dave C.
Dodd/Frank Compliant Seller Financing - What works???
I know there's a lot of threads on Dodd/Frank and Lonnie Deals, However I'd like to hear from anyone who currently does seller financing and what method they're deploying to be compliant. Ideally, I'd like hear from s...
Bill Ward
Capex wipes out cash flow for a year?
So long question short, my rental property averages about $150 a month cash flow after regular maintenance expenses and minor repairs. But for a capex expense, my next one being a bath tub replacement or replacing the...
Zach Matson
Questions for those buying Single Family homes as rentals...
I'm a builder and investor in Boise, ID. I'm currently designing my next builds, and want to make sure they are the most appealing and can make financial sense to investors. So, I have a few questions for those of you...
Amanda Kwem
DUAL AGENCY not disclosed, pressuring 200k over asking with seller financing
I'd like your opinion on a matter. Myself and 2 of my business partners/friends are first time home buyers looking to purchase in a hot market in CA. There is a house we like and offers were due yesterday. List pri...
Mashika Johnson
Wholesaling is a NO NO!
My inspiration for real estate investing came from reading Rich Dad Poor Dad. I was so intrigued and held captive by every word in the book that I read it in less than 24 hrs. (It would've took less time if i locked m...
Josiah Patrick Zebarth
NOT going to college, what should I do?
Greetings BP, I’m 17 years old rookie investor. I got into real estate almost a year ago, I’ve read the classics (Rich Dad, Poor Dad; Think and Grow Rich; Richest man in Babylon) and many other more real estate specif...
Bill Gulley
HEALTH CARE LAW UPHELD
It's law, the Supreme Court held that the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is valied under the taxing authority.
Yes, I know healthcare is one word....
However, states can opt out with the Medicaid portion. Now what?