Pat Martin
Ouch...Only in Cali
http://online.wsj.com/articles/san-francisco-tenan...(FYI if you don't subscribe to wsj then copy and paste the title of article in google search click on the wsj link and you should get a free pass to read article)
Chantel Gaaskjolen
Buying with cash vs leverage when cash is available
Hello, newbie here. Can you explain why I would utilize a loan instead of cash? Cash in the bank is not earning me $1500 month. Everything I read says get a loan and keep cash (buy multiple properties with your cash)....
Chris Schmitt
Deal Analysis, First Condo LTR
Looking for some advice if this is worth it or not. Looking at possibly purchasing a LTR condo in Florida. Something turnkey in an “A” neighborhood as a passive way of diversifying assets. Not looking to expand to ...
Steffany Boldrini
Question on Cash on Cash Calculation
My mentor taught me to calculate the CoC with the interest only payments of the loan (not principal reduction). Now a friend of mine said it should include principal part of the payments on the CoC. Since commercial l...
Matthew Lindquist
Help! Add a unit to my duplex?
Hey Everyone!I have been posting a bit too much but I need some help! I just bought a duplex with an unfinished basement and am thinking about adding a unit in the basement (if zoning permits me to). I cant imagine it...
Zamir Kazi
Low Income Properties VS. Nicer Neighborhoods
I am currently investing in low income neighborhoods, finding it is easy to get 20% on rentals through regular renters and Section 8. What I have found however is that my Section 8 tenants are dream tenants, as most o...
Hannah Karlovich
Should I get a permit?
I am adding value to my primary residence by adding a shower to a half bath and adding interior square footage by insulating the laundry room portion of the garage. I'm doing the majority of the work myself and only c...
Melissa Stanley
Starting with a Friend (LLC?)
I’m hoping to purchase a few properties with a friend/business partner but after meeting with a lawyer am even more confused. Any advice on what setup is easiest and most tax advantaged?I’m a high income W2 earner get...
Victoria King
Lease to own risks and advice please!
We have potential renters who want to lease to own. They can afford the monthly payments but don't have the downpayment for the house saved yet- they have a plan to do so in the next year.We offered to allow them to r...
Fiona Humphrey
Cash Purchase Question
Hello, I may have a deal in Missouri for under 10k. Not sure of all the details yet, but if it all works out I am wondering about what I need to complete the transaction in MO. For a cash purchase without RE agents, d...