Blake DeNoyer
Rental Properties are NOT good Investment???
As a real estate investor, it is common to get criticized for investing in real estate versus putting every penny in the stock market (especially from financial planners who want that trade commission/fee). Below is a...
Meagan Peters
Best way to Compensate Cosigner on Mortgage
Hello everyone!I'm about to put in an offer on a duplex in Moncton, NB but will need a cosigner for the mortgage, as I do not qualify (I just graduated university and haven't had a stable income for long enough).The p...
Rita Samaddar
Is Pueblo a good location for building RE portfolio and cashflow?
Hello Everyone, We live in Colorado Springs (House Hacking) and looking to do our 1st BRRRR in Pueblo. Is Pueblo a good location for cash flow and future appreciation? Our research says Mesa Junction, Aberdeen, Norths...
Nathan Emmert
Non-Refundable Security Deposit
The rental I purchased last week had fairly significant security deposits in place, a portion of which was labeled as "non-refundable".
Am I correct to assume that's essentially income?
If so, from a tax perspective...
Kaaren Hall
Invested in a House with Your SDIRA? Remember to Keep a Cash Reserve.
After you have invested using your self-directed account, you might wonder about the next steps to take. Importantly, it's crucial to be aware that a lack of available cash in your Self-Directed account can expose you...
Eric Piccione
HELOC to pay down payment on 2nd home or cash out refi?
We have a primary residence that we locked in a good rate of 2.45% and are wanting to purchase our 2nd investment soon. We're considering our options and are curious if we should utilize a HELOC, cash out refi, or jus...
Gerald Pitts
HELOC - INTEREST ONLY
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...
Brian Lacey
How can we make evictions a win/win?
http://justaskbenwhy.com/2015/10/28/how-much-does-...I read @Ben Leybovich 's article today. It's obviously a bleak picture being painted in the article, but that's the reality of evictions. This may be naivety on my ...
Oscar Almonte
How to determine an ARV for Multifamily 2-4...When there is none.
It is tough to give an ARV when the calculator requires it when there is none to be found.
I am using the MLS trying to find this info. I write in all the blocks around the subject property within 1 mile radius. I wo...
Jazz Wilson
Home near foreclosure. Can I still wholesale (assign) it?
Owners are far behind on mortgage payments and have already vacated the property. Foreclosure is near but has not officially been foreclosed on. What are my options? Would I still be able to lock this property under c...