Matt F.
Cash out refi and high yield savings
Hi all, been thinking about this and cant tell if im missing something. If I can refinance at 6.5% and then put that money right into a savings account that gets 4.1%, assuming I keep the money in there, rates stay t...
Alex Forest
Savings Account Recommendation: Interest for cash reserves
Where do folks keep their cash reserves, any recommendations on banks or savings accounts, CDs, etc that offer at least some interest? Perhaps an online bank (only) that offers at least some return?Of course, for a lo...
Ashley Lynn
Pay down mortgage or save the cash?
I am about to purchase my second property with almost 100% financing & equity from my first property. Goal is to buy a third a year or two after that. Question is do I use any extra money I have to pay down the mo...
Derrick Lubomski
Build a garage or save my cash?
Hey BP members, I'm in sort of a predicament that could use some outside input. I'm closing on my first duplex for me to house hack in two weeks and can't decide if it'l be worth it for me to build a detached garage o...
Armand P.
HELOC
Hi-I want to get some thoughts on the pro/cons of a HELOC. I have a general understanding of how it works, but would it be a good idea to use a portion of it towards a down-payment or pay the house the house + rehab i...
Terry Lao
Las Vegas tops Seattle as new #1 Top city appreciation
Las Vegas replaces Seattle as the #1 top market for home appreciation. Seattle had the title for the past two years until now.https://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/...Let's hear from those in Las Vegas or ...
Miled Mourad
Selling points in the rate to reduce closing costs
I am new to real estate investing and I’m about to close on my first deal. We’re 15 days from closing and my lender wants to lock the rate we have since rates have been steadily getting worse. I have two options, lock...
Kyle Brown
Property investing with student debt
I am new to property investing. I would like to invest in rental property but I have about 90,000 in student loan debt. Should I pay this down before investing? I do have good credit and good paying job.
Aaron D.
US 10 Year Rate - Commercial and fixed rate loans
Hi everyone. What are you doing to prepare for a downturn in the real estate market? This discussion is meant mostly for people that survived the 2007-09 real estate debacle. I genuinely believe that Federal Reserve i...
Josh Edelson
How to Get Financing While in Forbearance?
Hello All!
I want to buy positive cash flow properties with 20% down, but can't qualify for conventional loans because my loans (9) are all in forbearance for another 6 months. I'm doing this to save up a bunch of mo...