Matt H
What would you do with a million dollars?
Hello, as it turns out I'm about to sell a property. I'm going to effectively have just over 1m dollars cash money to invest in something. What would you do if you were me?
Michael Morris
First time FHA loan questions and advice
Hi,I am looking to move into an owner occupied duplex with an FHA loan. I know you can put only 3.5% down but my first question question is if I have enough saved up for 25-30% down will I have to put a higher amount ...
Candice Ravin Woodfin
Should I pay off my mortgage or start investing?
I'm months away from paying off my mortgage. I had planned to research 1st quarter, pay off debt and then hit the ground running. I have no desire to househack. So now I'm wondering should I take that lump and use fo...
Niyi Adewole
How Much $ do you keep in escrow for repairs?
Good Morning BP Family,I currently own 1 tri-plex and i have a couple offers on the table for a few more small 2-4 unit multi-families. I've been mulling a this question over in my head for a few days and wanted to ge...
Jesse Kindra
Self Directed IRA or Solo 401k
Hi BP Community,I could use some advise on options available for retirement accounts from past employers. I do have a few accounts available and I think it's fairly easy to rollover into a Self Directed IRA using a cu...
Alex Silang
Refinancing without a job?
I love to run numbers.I was thinking once I acquire x properties, I could move to doing it full time.Is it possible to refinance without w2 or any income whatsoever?
Marita Jojo
5% vs 20% down which can make more money?
Ready to buy a residential property and planning a 5% down even though will end up paying a mortgage insurance that as per the closing disclosure says $140 for 3-8 years means 14K extra in 8 years roughly but by savi...
Ben Nelson
“Feeding” a rental property vs retirement account
Why are people generally not ok with “feeding” a rental property with negative cash flow, when they basically do this every day with standard retirement accounts? What’s the difference between putting extra cash into ...
Michael Blair
Brand New - Lots of Questions.
My wife and I are diving into the idea of vacation rentals for the long term. Basically, acquiring a good number to be there for retirement. We are fortunate enough to not "need" income from these properties right now...
Brie Schmidt
When to sell - How many years of cash flow?
I know REI decisions are personal, I preach it all the time. I purchased the bulk of my portfolio between 2011 - 2014 and since then the properties have appreciated. So while the properties are performing from a cash ...