Does it make sense to invest for total return? A property that I am considering is very tight on cash flow, capital appreciation is slow in the area but the property is in great shape, is never vacant and I can ow...

I read a post about possible income tax due after you purchase a note at a discount , But can not find it again. Any input would be Great

Thanks, Mark G

Hello BP nation! So a while ago I posted that I had some cash and what to do with it. A few suggested that I lend it and/or provide them with bridge/gap funding. My question is how do I secure that and make sure I get...

Quick question for the group. I found a property that a coworker is currently renting and the owner propositioned her to take over his payments and buy the house. My ears perked up and I asked about the deal. The owne...

How is income from a seller-financed property treated from a tax perspective?  I am considering selling a property that has no mortgage on it through seller financing.  I know that if I were to sell it through a stand...

What is the best way to payoff a mortgage. I am reading that you can either add extra each month or make one additional payment each year. I think I read that making one extra payment in a year is somehow better than ...

Help! Please help evaluate my rental property. New to real estate investing, not sure if I should hold, sell, or cash out refi for 2nd property. Studied throughly and am stumped. Background: Purchased a small single f...

I currently have 100k in equity in my home that I live in. I’ve been contacting several different banks and lenders about a refi, but since I’ve only had the home for 3 years, I haven’t paid the mortgage down much. It...

I have a lead on a 4-plex in San Diego that is scheduled to be foreclosed in about a month.  The property is worth around $900k per comps but $1.1M is owed on the loan.  The loan is assumable.  All units are 2 bd/2ba....

I purchased a home in 2006 during the peak of the housing bubble for about $500k. I  re-modified the loan once in 2011 and putting $ in principal. It is at a stable 5.5% interest rate for 30 years. The home is rented ...