Loc R.
What was your most creative deal?
I'm sure some of the BP veterans here have some great stories to share.
I'll share some creative paper deals in a bit.
Michael Anderson
Home Equity Loan vs. 15 Yr Mortgage
Hi all. Open for feedback here. I have plenty of equity in my primary residence to fund the purchase of an investment property. Buy and hold. Already own two rentals, this would be our 3rd. Very much in fav...
Patrick Senas
Adding a Second Bedroom, Increasing Sq Footage
Hello BP!I have my first purchase, a duplex, under contract and am looking to close by the 18th of August. I chose this place because the back unit is enclosed in a 6ft brick and wooden fence with a private yard. It a...
David Schiman
Multi-fam real estate vs Stocks for 20 years?
If you had the opportunity to buy a building for $850,000 at 50% down versus putting the same amount of money into the stock market and just letting it ride (assume VTSAX as the vehicle) which would you choose? And wh...
Nathan Brock
Can I buy my first investment property while still renting?
Hey there!Mortgage rates make buying a permanent residence painful and costly... I live in central Oregon, a HIGH cost of living area...I live in a great apartment complex and rents are at least $500/mo lower than a t...
Will Lawburg
$131,000 today or $700 forever
Let's play a game. You have a separate property that appreciated well. You can sell it now (make $131k after taxes and fees), or you can convert it to a rental property and make. $700/mo for the rest of your life.Also...
Ben Stanley
How do you know if you have stable enough income for House Hacking?
Just joined these forums so hopefully this is in the right thread.I work freelence and W2 work and I want to invest in real estate next year. The main thing that has held me back in the past is that my income can some...
Ann Mclean
refinancing and pulling cash out of a fully paid off investment property
Can I find a lender to refinance an investment property that is fully paid off?. I need to pull cash out. Please point me in the right direction. Thanks
Leigh Mueller
Long-term leases, good or bad idea?
Hi BP family,
I have a group of med students who would like a long-term 4 yr lease. Has anyone had any experience with long-term leases? Are there any specific clauses I should add to my lease?
When to sign lease? ...
Account Closed
Better Get Use to Five New Norms
I was reading this CNN article hardly a conservative bastion. The article discussed five norms we should expect going forward. Thought I would share and get your reaction.
The five new norms
Long term unemployment...