John Kraakevik
Converting rentals back to primary residences
Twenty years ago, I converted my primary residence into a rental property. From what I have read, by moving back to the rental, I can only exclude the proportion of time I lived there-ten years of the last 30 years ,...
Diane G.
For those who dont believe we turned the corner...more evidence
http://www.businessinsider.com/silicon-valley-is-b...Waiting is hard, but I am more and more convenced that it is going to be worthwhile....
Tyler Todhunter
CAP rates in rising interest rate environment
Hi all,I am a small investor, currently with (2) 4-plexes and a SFR. I am lining my finances up to be able to purchase something larger, but with yesterdays Fed rate hike, I have a concern with commercial multifamily...
Takahito Torimoto
Cash-Out Refinance of Investment Property - does this make sense?
TL;DR: A cash-out refinance will make my original property negative cash flow of $250, but my use of that cash (either in the "holding" investment or the eventual STR property to put a down payment on) should more tha...
Ryan Moore
To Washer/Dryer or Not To Washer/Dryer
Just purchased a 4-plex multifamily in Phoenix in what is probably a C area. 2 units are vacant and do not have washer/dryer's but they do have the hookups and a closet for stacked wather/dryer's. One unit is a sing...
Darius Stanczyk
Airbnb in Flordia?
Hey guys, my father and I are interested in purchasing a property in FL to use personally part of the year and rent out the rest. Any suggestions, we're thinking Orlando bc of Disney or Fort Lauderdale because of Miam...
Yuvaraj Vimawala
Need better Cashout refinance options
I am a local investor in Austin area and implement the BRRR strategy. I use conventional brokers in the area to find a cashout refinance option. I am really tired of spending thousands of dollars on appraisals, survey...
Thomas Hartman
Best property management company in the Twin Cities?
Hi everybody,We own currently two 7 unit properties, and are interested in finding a recommended property management company to handle the day-to-day. Please sound off with your recommended companies, and those to sta...
Jason C.
Texas Property Tax Protest Success
Hey there!Is anyone in Texas having much luck with their property tax protests? If so, who do you use or do you handle the protest yourself?When I say "much luck" I'll give a couple of examples of what I saw last year...
Patrick Kelly
Boston Housing Glut
I've been seeing some posts about investing in the Boston market in properties that have negative cash flow. This sounds eerily similar to 2008. The Boston market is something that I have been growing cautious of. The...