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Based on the proposed Tax Reform with the substantial increase of the Standard deduction would it make more sense to refinance my investment properties as a cash out and payoff the mortgage on my primary residence. It...
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What do you think of the recently-enacted rent controls in Nova Scotia?
Will they limit the viability of rental properties? Increase cap rates? Decrease the intensity of competition for investment properties?I hav...
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Good day, My partner and I purchased (2) 4-units multi family properties in a good in St Louis MO (63123) back in Sep 2021. For around $375,000 each, I only own 2 of the 8 units and my partners closed his part of the ...
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So I met with a handyman yesterday who wants to take my rehab on. He was recommended by my realtor who seems really knowledgeable. After going through the house and imagining the possibilities, he was interested in ev...
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The 30 year average for California Real Estate is 9%. I know you don't know, but if you had to guess...what percent would you use for CA for the next 10 years? next 20 years? next 30 years?
Some initial thoughts...
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I currently live and invest in Huntsville, Alabama but am looking at different markets. I have no knowledge of Decatur and am needing direction on which zip codes are the best to invest in. I'm looking for what to go ...
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I'm trying to wrap my head around whether a HELOC is a good idea for an investment property. I applied for a HELOC and got a "counter offer" for a HELOC - Interest Only. Is this a good strategy to use for making dow...
These questions are aimed at members here who survived as landlords during the most recent Meltdown post-2008. I'm primarily interested in SoCal anecdotes as mine is in San Diego, but would be grateful for ANY shared ...
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The 7% interest rate I'm seeing, even with a 30% down payment, credit score 810, is really gobbling up cash flow. The most frequent advice I get is to bite the bullet and refi when rate goes down. But will it go below...
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To all,
I present this information in hopes that many of you who are more seasoned in this field will be able to shed some additional light or perhaps some balance to this author's opinion.
Over the last several mon...