Ray Shaffer
Beginner investor's personal finance picture
I am currently building a plan to start my REI business. I am curious as to what are people's opinions on debt, emergency funds and cash reserves before getting involved with an investment property? I think credit car...
Vee K.
What could I have done differently on this offer
I recently sent in an LOI for a 12 unit apartment. The property is located in a C- neighborhood with a moderately high crime rate. The current management company allowed a sex offender to live in one of the units. The...
Rahnesha White
First time home owner creative financing strategy??
I'm new to the world of investing and I would love to house hack my first property. I’m curious if I would be able to qualify for FHA loan(ideally) or any loan without a current job. I know that probably sounds crazy ...
Steven Segal
32 Unit Deal - Heat bill is killing it...
Looking at a 32 unit deal in Milwaukee. However, the heating bill is 33K/year. They are newer, but it definitely hurts the investment. It has been sitting for a bit, and I think that number has been their big obstacle...
Nnabuenyi Anigbogu
First Flip Underway
Just closed on my first Flip property yesterday afternoon and quite excited to get going. Previously i have only dealt with buy and holds. I decided to go the @Brandon Turner route and partner with an expert flipper f...
Ashley Sanchez
Cash out refi on duplex?
Hi everyone! This is my first post here :) thank you in advance for your patience! First a little background: My husband (who is a full time firefighter) and myself live in St. Petersburg, Fl. I have three small kids ...
Brennan Doherty
Possible to use someone else's HELOC as private money?
Hi everyone,I'm currently trying to figure out different ways to finance my first deals, and private money seems to be a great option. However, due to the fact that I'm just starting out, I don't exactly have an exten...
Jeremy Leech
Newbie Investor in San Diego / Florida
Hi All,My name is Jeremy, I am new to Real estate investing, and to be honest, I don't even know where to start. I am somewhat diversified as I have other investments however I have money sitting and have always wante...
Terri Pour-Rastegar
Helping former tenant/creative situation
Hello. I've been investing for about 8 years now, but have never done anything outside of an outright purchase with traditional financing. I have a homeowner in a tough spot, and she's called on me to help. But I n...
William Allen
Best mortgage options today
I am new to the forum and am about to buy my third investment property. My question is about today's best method of getting a mortgage. I am looking to get a 30 year conventional mortgage with 20% down. In the past ...