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Julien Jeannot Best type of Property to House Hack for first time home buyers - Duplexes?
14 July 2024 | 11 replies

Curious on your opinions.
I've started my journey in the expensive Seattle market and found house hacking a duplex gave me a tremendous boost as my first property.
The top 10 advantages that played out quite well:
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Scot K. Sorta Newbie Columbus Ohio
2 February 2021 | 10 replies

Hi, I'm Scot. A few years ago I bought my first home/rental property here in Columbus. It's an all brick duplex with 2 bds, 2bth units. I'll be honest I didn't get a deal on the property or the financing. I paid 99K f...

N/A N/A 1031 exchange, mortgage boot, and capital gains tax
20 February 2007 | 4 replies

I'm planning on selling one property for about $360,000. It currently has a mortgage of about $270,000, or about 75%.

The property I'm thinking of buying would be of lesser value and in a different state. Probably ...

Brian H. New in Chicago, Architect turned investor (maybe in Bronzeville)
30 April 2017 | 16 replies

Hi everyone, I'm excited to be getting involved with the BP community! I've been listening to podcasts (reading books, etc.) for awhile and feel like I'm ready to really jump in. I'm looking for a 3 or 4 flat to house...

Maria Jeanette Advise on leveraging a Self-directed IRA to purchase real estate
9 December 2024 | 11 replies

I am considering using Equity Trust to set up a self-directed IRA to purchase properties. Any advise? What are pros and cons or restrictions?

Ryan V. Bank lending and debt/income ratios
21 February 2012 | 7 replies

I am looking to get pre approved to purchase more investment property. I would prefer going through a national bank because they offer amortizations up to 30 years, but I am not against going through local banks becau...

Peter Tahk Investing without owning a home of your own
16 May 2016 | 12 replies

I am looking into investing into real estate and want to see what everyone thinks about investing first without owning a home of your own. Or should I just save for my own place then think about investing later.
I ...

Kennedy Wambui Multi family financing
3 May 2017 | 19 replies

I currently have a contract on a 4 plex and I need help with financing. Any advice anybody? Thanks in advance

Ruben Feletoa Cash out refinance
29 December 2022 | 27 replies

I have a home market value 360k I owe 175k how can I access the equity? And how do I leverage that capital to reinvest into another property?

Nick R. Limit to number of Rentals you can own?
8 November 2013 | 20 replies

Hi all, I'm starting out and am in the market for my first rental property. I'm working with a reputable wholesaler who I plan on buying from. My strategy is to buy, fix, and hold by acquiring a property with a har...