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Tara Sonnabend Buying STR in city of Chicago
11 January 2022 | 4 replies

Hi all, new to the group. I own a few investment properties and would like to expand to a STR in the city of Chicago. I am aware of the city's licensing requirements, but so far, what seems most problematic is the lac...

Dan Grove I can't get title insurance, should I back out?
31 March 2023 | 5 replies

Hello friends,I have had an offer accepted on a house and found it its a foreclosure that is being sold by a debt collection agency.   They will not offer title insurance.  If a full title search doesn't show any issu...

Jim D. Would you purchase land for buy-and-hold? ("Land Banking")
1 April 2021 | 2 replies

We have an opportunity to buy (off-market) just over seven acres of rural land at what I believe to be a pretty decent price.  It has possibilities - there is electric available and a house or cabin could be built.  T...

Michael Anderson HUD for fix and flip?
20 June 2023 | 6 replies

Looking to do my first flip this year. I’ve had a few opportunities presented by wholesalers but nothing stuck. Feeling like I’m waiting around for a deal, as I’m not seeing many deals from wholesalers. I would like a...

Ryan Overcash Breakeven Cash Flow Investing
22 November 2023 | 3 replies

Raleigh friends! Do you ever consider buying a property knowing it might be at best breakeven cash flow for the foreseeable future but have a strong likelihood of good appreciation given our market? I try to tell my i...

Michael Lynn Long vs short term rental in Texas?
19 March 2021 | 3 replies

Hi everyone, I’m looking for perspective as my wife and I weigh two options: kick-off our real estate investing with long-term rentals or short-term rentals.
I’m open to other suggestions, but I've tried to narrow ou...

Nghi Le Determining Rental Demand
22 May 2017 | 4 replies

I've driven past some empty apartment buildings on a trip a while back.  It didn't cross my mind until now (since I haven't ever considered investing in apartments) that maybe I should have done something about it.  R...

Jack B. Why not use stock losses to offset capital gains when selling rental property?
29 April 2024 | 7 replies

I researched this a bit after having the thought the other day as I started planning to sell my portfolio slowly over time. I can offset stock capital gains with stock losses. Why not rental property gains?Basically i...

Jerry Zigounakis 3-2-1 Buy Down
22 January 2025 | 6 replies

What is everyone's thoughts on 3-2-1 Buy Down. I'm in the process of purchasing a STR and am intrigued by the 3-2-1 buy down. 1st year of the loan would be 4.5%, 2nd year 5.5%, 3rd year 6.5%, 4th year standard market ...

Katie Peters Lexington, KY first investment. Need opinion on neighborhood.
18 April 2018 | 4 replies

Hello all,

I’m considering a deal in Lexington, KY, but I want opinions on the neighborhood. The house is off North Limestone and close to New Circle. It is approximately 0.8 of a mile from some of the trendier exis...