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Hello Everyone,
I am looking to purchase my first investment property (either a SFR or condo) in the Richmond area to utilize as a short or long term rental. I currently do not have quite enough funds to cover the 20...
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Hi,I understand the appeal of a core investment is that it has less risk but where is the money being made? To get back the capital investment just from cash flow can take a very long time and if there isn't a value a...
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When house hacking with an FHA loan, is there a certain timeframe that the FHA dictates you to be moved into your property within after making the purchase? Say I purchase a duplex with an FHA loan and plan to occupy ...
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Have 1 business partner who will handle investor relations. We are buying small multifamily deals near me, which I will be the Asset Mgr of. My partner has connections with 5-6 investors who would supply the down paym...
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I am a first time home buyer living in New Jersey. Ive heard of people using a strategy and was curious if anyone had experience doing so. If possible without getting jammed up by the housing authority, I wanted to pu...
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I have found a 4 bed/ 2.5 bath from a "For sale by owner". The property has a walk out basement, Generator, option for first floor laundry and the HVAC and Water heater are about ten years old (house is about 45 Years...
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As my unit does not have central A/C (which is very common in the Boston area, properties built long before A/C existed and very difficult to install based on some of the structures), I am going to allow for tenants t...
Navigating tax responsibilities can be complex, and one common area of confusion is whether private lenders should send Forms 1099-INT to investors and if investors should receive Forms 1098. Let’s break down these pr...
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If you were renting a property, say 1-3 years, what would be the limitations of the inquiries you could pose or red flags that would concern you?For example:Online ratings of a PM company? Do the reviews of a few trul...
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We have 2 potential renters for our property. Has anyone had a renter on an assisted housing program? What are your thoughts on these types of tenants? Good or if there any red flags? Appreciate your thoughts?