Mike Sfera
Right Down Payment Amount??
Hi all, first time poster trying to learn before I buy my first rental property. Question is, if I have the means to put a high enough down payment on a house to be cash flow positive (assuming my expense estimates a...
Jackie Bodine
Shred method to pay off home mortgage
Has anyone bought and used the Shred method software to pay off home mortgage quickly? How was your experience with it?
James Bakun
How does a foreign seller get their 15% FIRPTA withholding back?
I have a foreign client who is completing a 1031 exchange, and has decided to bring extra cash to the closing table to replenish the "withheld" FIRPTA amount on the sale of the relinquished property. This will allow u...
Mark Clarke
Restrictions on HELOCs
Can I use a HELOC on my primary residence to complete the purchase of another home which will be my primary residence, paying off the HELOC when the first place sells? Do the rules on this vary according to state?
Robert Jensen
Legalizing an Illegal Addition in Sacramento
How can one make an illegal unit, legal? Has anyone gone through the process? Looking to buy a house in Sacramento that has 600 sq feet of illegal added additions. They look professionally done -- match the existing h...
Bryan Mitchell
To Keep a Tenant of Not, That’s the Question
This tenant has been late 4-5 times this year. They moved-in 2018. This landlord wants to raise rent to be closer to market rents by another $50. Small increase to most but probably not this one. Keep or not? Why?
April Hamm
Help with interest rate?
Hi! I just got preapproved from the lender today for my first rental property! I haven't bought a house since my primary residence in 2007, so this financing part is new to me. It seems like traditional lending is ...
Britney Townsend
First time buyer
Hi I was recently presented with the opportunity to purchase my late Uncle and Aunt's house. Only thing is I don't know much about real estate. I was considering trying to buy the house through a short sale. I have b...
Jacob Lapp
To get a partner or to not get a partner. That is my question
What’s up everybody! The title says it all.I am currently on my second househack living for free and cashflowing $1700 a month.Based on my current plan and strategy I’ve had in place househacking more expensive multi-...
Brande Gilbert
Saving money to buy and flip
I currently work full time and I would like to start investing in real estate. I’m having a hard time deciding whether to invest in a rental property or buying and flipping houses. I like the idea of buying a duplex t...