Andrew Syrios
Evaluating Kamala Harris’s Proposals For the Real Estate Industry
Kamala Harris announced her plan for the economy, which includes many incentives and disincentives for the real estate industry. Many of her points are actually designed to stimulate the real estate industry, which co...
Nick Brubaker
Should I get a mortgage on the rental I own outright?
Dear wise real estate investors,I am small time. Just own one rental property (outright), which is worth about $160k. I am wondering if I should take out a mortgage on it. Here are my considerations:I will be leavi...
CL Ziegler
20 percent down, always? (is it possible to do less?)
Hello,
Is the 20% down payment guideline a fixed rule across the industry? Or, is it possible to get a mortgage on rental property for a smaller percentage down payment? (maybe 5-10%, or even *gasp* no money ...
Kevin Phu
Purchase Vehicle to Uber
So an idea crossed my mind and I've done a little thinking about it. Wanted to see what the community's opinion is on it and if they feel it could be a good idea.General Info on my situation:Primary vehicle: No paymen...
Gary P.
My first RE investment before the first rent check
My first post while riding the ripple of closing on my first investment propertyWhy?I followed the path I was taught since grammar school: go to school, get a job, live below your means, save your money, retire. While...
Rebecca Helm
Should I buy my rental (duplex)?
Hello all--new to the real estate thing. My landlord is selling my duplex, which I currently rent one unit in. It's walking distance to a major university, walking distance to downtown, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's etc. ...
Heath M.
Hiring my underage daughter - paying from business account
My daughter is 11 and I routinely have her with me while I'm stopping by my rental. Problem is I'm running out of ideas on jobs I can say she's hired to do. Looking for ideas and thoughts from anyone who's done it. ...
Patrick Senas
Military Vet Investors: What's your strategy?
Hello BP and fellow vets,So I have been trying to get a grasp of the SoCal real estate market and the best ways to invest. I was hoping I can ask my betters on this forum on how they have found success in RE. I want t...
Steven Westlake
Section 179 electric vehicles choices
I’m trying to get my head around electric vehicle choices and if the math now makes sense with $5 gal gas, or $7 diesel. I’m only looking at if the math can make sense, not environmental issues. So I currently have a...
Mike B.
My first true "FLIP"! With pix!
Hi all,Well after doing (1) live-in BRRRR and (1) SFH BRRRR which is rented out now, I decided I wanted to do a true "flip". That is, buy a property, gut renovate, and immediately try to sell it. I had just recently ...