Foster Algier
Some good news about the FHA
FHA lowers borrowers’ mortgage insurance premiumsWASHINGTON – Jan. 9, 2017 – Lower costs are coming for homebuyers seeking a Federal Housing Administration-insured (FHA) mortgage.FHA announced that it's cutting annual...
Tori Prophet
HELOC or cash out refi my residence and buying another
I've been researching this and would like some feedback about which direction is smartest. I hope it's ok to ask since it's not about an investment property, but about our residence.We live in Texas and want to upgrad...
Jennie Solis
Fix credit/pay off debs or invest in Real Estate first?
I have been following the Dave Ramsey method and holding off on looking for my first Brrrr or flip house until I’m debt free and have a nice savings. I assumed I needed a better credit score and a down payment to sta...
Alex Jacobs
Newbie interested in House Hacking and SFR with Downpayment Assistance
Hi BP, I am a newbie investor in Houston, TX and I want to build a rental portfolio. I’ve been told that “house hacking” or buying a single-family residence (SFR) with a downpayment assistance program and renting out...
Monique Peterson
Losing Money Fast. Sell Property or Refinance/Cash Out?
My husband and I rented out our first home a few years ago to a very good tenant thinking it would be good to have as passive income after we retire. Great schools and good neighborhood in Irmo SC. The original loan w...
Kaaren Hall
Unveiling the 2024 Retirement Contribution Limits: What Investors Need to Know
Unveiling the 2024 Retirement Contribution Limits: What Investors Need to Know
Introduction
As we stride into the year 2024, it's vital for investors and retirement enthusiasts to keep a close eye on the latest chan...
Jon Robinson
Arbitrage in Charlotte
Is there anyone out there using the rental arbitrage strategy in Charlotte? Just from taking a quick look around I found that there are less that 1000 STR's in the Charlotte area proper and was wondering if there are...
Stephen Keighery
August 2024 Real Estate Trends in Greater New Orleans: What Buyers, Sellers, and Inve
The real estate market in Greater New Orleans has undergone significant changes in recent months, making it both an intriguing and challenging time for buyers, sellers, and investors. In a recent discussion on the Str...
Salil Prasad
Rent increase for section 8
I have a house in Newark, CA rented to section 8 tenant for nearly 2 years. When I first rented, I was asked to lower the rent even though my asking rent was $200 lower than other houses in the community (same size a...
Jeff Banky
Raising capital for Apartment Syndications
Hello everyone!As an aspiring multifamily investor, i would like to hear from others about what has worked for them as far as raising capital for deals...Apart from hitting up family friends and co-workers...I was won...