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Is it wise to take a HELOC on my primary home to for the downpayment for a short term rental property? I would have the HELOC as well as mortgage to pay. What are the pros and cons to this approach?The HELOC would be ...
Hi there.New, aspiring investor here. Just getting started. I'm working with some family money, trying to find a place in Los Angeles, but I work in China (grew up in LA, family still all there).As an investment, we a...
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During Covid-19...everyone has been affected one way or another. Who out there is withdrawing 100k per person (married) and buying real-estate? My wife and I already have a nice portfolio, this could get me out of C...
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Hi all,I am new to biggerpockets and eager to start building a portfolio of rental properties. I currently already own one rental property free and clear. So far with my one property, I have had a great property manag...
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Are you still putting your money away in a retirement account?
Are you maxing it out?
Are you getting the bare minimum employer match?
Or are you parking all your money in a liquid account to be ready for the next ...
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I have always been curious how how significant my tax benefits can be from the purchase of real estate. So a little background info on me so you understand why I ask the question.... I am a current multi-unit restaura...
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What would you do with $50K in a SD-IRA? Assume you wanted an annual return of >18%.
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Afternoon BP Community. Listening to several podcasts and reading many blog articles, there is a constant debate on whether someone should contribute to a 401K or take those contributions and direct them to RE. Unless...
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Today, 4/14/2020, the SBA issued their 3rd "Interim Final Rule" (what a name!) in 2 weeks, reversing the method of applying for PPP loans/grants for partnership.https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Interim-Final...
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