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Hello, looking for some advice about how to use my rental home as collateral for a down payment on a primary residence.
The rental we own is in Missouri, worth about $120k, and we own it free and clear. We also own ...
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Let’s say for example:
You buy a duplex, do 15K worth of improvements ( those of which are beneficial in the sense that it will make the worth of your house go up.. not golden toilet seats )
Rent out full
Raise rent...
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It’s no secret the inflation has been running rampant the past 2 plus years causing a significant price increase on just about everything. While we can grumble and complain about how our money system is mismanaged and...
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1955 property in quiet residential area for sale
2 bed 1 bath 1065 sq ft
*Seller lives out of town, asking $105,000
but willing to negotiate to pay off business debt
owes $90,000 mortgage paying $605 monthly with 2 m...
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What are some of the worst ways to spend money when trying to save for investing?
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Hello all and thanks for clicking on my very first post! I am super new to REI and excited to learn and expand my knowledge to build generational wealth for my family. I might be jumping the gun here but I am in the e...
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According to an article in the Washington Post, If you are over age 62, your odds of having at least $1million in net worth is 1 in 7.If you are under age 40, your odds are 1 in 55
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HI,I have been a real estate investor for many years now. I have been very disciplined with my investing strategies, making sure to budget, and invest as much as I can. I now have about ~ $4M RE portfolio, ~$240K in s...
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I have been looking into IRR and NPV and I am hearing mixed reviews about both of them so I was wondering if you really need either of these two formulas or is one better than the other?
Hi BP!
I am an investor in Detroit. I have great difficulties in finding a descent property management company or property manager. My last one went MIA... I would love to know if anyone had any recommendations.
Tha...