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Soh Tanaka Best way to get the equity out
16 March 2016 | 15 replies

I'm considering using equity in my house to purchase a rental property. I can get a home equity line of credit, 2nd mortgage or do cash-out refinancing. What would be the best option? 

Richard Sherman WHY I am NOT building 12 additional Units on Land I already own!
4 November 2018 | 15 replies

I was responding to another investor's question on building and thought this might be useful for others.Background--32 Unit property just west of Salem, OR which was originally permitted for 40 units, but only 32 were...

Stephanie Nurre HELP: Bought a house that will likely be condemned
20 March 2022 | 30 replies

My husband and I recently purchased a house in Lake Forest, IL that needed some rehab. We did all of our due diligence (three mold companies, chimney inspector and regular home inspector). After beginning the mold rem...

Samantha M. 2% Rule on SFR
25 October 2012 | 10 replies

Basic question about the 2% rule on SFR, which states rent must be 2% of the properties purchase price.

Is the 2% based solely on the purchase price or does it include repairs as well. For instance.

1) Purchase Pric...

Lee Syndergaard Went to a Seminar and it Was Actually Helpful, Not Pushy Or Hyped
10 January 2020 | 8 replies

I recently rolled the dice and went to a free real estate seminar, defenses up. I was actually impressed: no guru, no hype, just good info on the local market. Of course they had their agents peppered throughout the r...

Jacob Siefkes Minneapolis Property Analysis - What Am I Doing Wrong?
26 September 2017 | 16 replies

Hi All,New investor here. I live in NYC and have decided to begin my real estate investment career in the Twin Cities. Having gone to school there, I’m fairly familiar with the area and believe there is great opport...

Tyler Anderson High salary and 300k in cash but can’t get financing.
6 April 2023 | 17 replies

Foiled by student debt again!
I’m a young professional with a high salary job, good credit score, 50K saved up for investing, but high student loan balance (due to be forgiven in 5 years through PSLF, so I DO NOT wan...

Ayodeji Kuponiyi Should I Buy a Negative Cash Flowing Property?
26 October 2015 | 22 replies

Many times on BP I've read "buy a cash flowing positive property". What about a negative cash flowing property? I've read that you make your money when you buy, does this apply to a negative cash flow property? I'm su...

Lily Ardila Vacation Rentals 1,000 miles away from primary residence?
1 July 2017 | 22 replies

Hi All!Currently looking to purchase our first vacation rental/second home with 10% down. We live in the metropolitan Washington DC area and as you can imagine, its pretty expensive to really pay 10% on anything here ...

Jessica Parker What BRRRR strategy is this?
30 November 2020 | 8 replies

So I was listening to episode 150 with Luke Swab.  Brandon was talking about a BRRRR strategy he did a webinar on.  Unfortunately that webinar is from 2015 and from what I've seen they only go back to 2016!  Anyways, ...