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North Lawndale comes with a stigma, it appears to be a war zone in D areas. However, properties are cheap, and section 8 may provide some sweet returns. Are you experienced in this area? If so, I would like to hear ...
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Curious out there what people use as a general rule for how leveraged they are. How comfortable you are with debt. Do you have 401K loans? Would you cash out a Roth IRA? Do you use HELOCs off your primary? For...
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I think I wrote this post a dozen times and deleted it. I'm not sure how to ask it.
In 2013 I lost my step mother(mom) to cancer she left behind many assets and a bit of money for my family and I. Earlier in 2013 I a...
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I am looking to do my first flip. A little background. I have a friend who's Grandpa passed away. His Grandma will be selling their home. It's in a very desirable area and needs some work. My Friend knows that I ...
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Hello, I recently received an offer from someone who is willing to pay me a monthly rate higher than I am currently asking for in exchange to sublet my property as an STR. Does any have any experience with these short...
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Hey Guys, long time lurker, first time poster. :D
I think the title says it all, but I'll try to explain the situation further here...
I have a $500k settlement check coming to me this week. I need to figure out a w...
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Hey guys, I'm currently saving up for my first real estate purchase and looking for ways to expedite that process. Currently, we are putting our money into a basic savings account at 1.45% interest. Debating puttin...
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Has anyone used Fundrise and seen success with it?
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I have a question about cash-out refinancing that I am hoping someone can answer for me. It takes a bit of explanation so please be patient with me.
When applying for a mortgage to purchase the property, the lenders ...
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Pay off large lump sump
Of mortage or refinance and use money from refi to invest in another property and keep the large lump sum of cash as reserve I have a 3 unit and looking for another rental.