Adam Wayne
Closing on my first house hack - trying to understand how I will qualify for the next
Hi everyone,I've been reading the forums, books, listening to the podcasts, and learning so much! I'm currently closing on my first house and I think I have most of the next steps figured out. Because the market is so...
Devin Collins
How to go from no houses to 50+ units and 30+ properties.
Hoping someone has some advice:I have an opportunity to buy a block of real estate (50+ units, 30+ properties) I have a partner that compliments my weaknesses and will provide organization, technology, and a managemen...
Roy N.
The concept of "deemed interest" - does it exist in the U.S.A?
Good morning BP!
I was over in the blogs this morning reading Brandon Turner's latest essay, "The Definitive Guide to Using Seller Financing to Buy Real Estate" and, in the comments following the articl...
James Reed
Nearly impossible to cash flow?
Hi all, first time to post to the forums. I've been quietly studying and lurking for almost 6 months while stock-piling cash from the busy sales season for my industry(OND!). I've now got some time to breath for a c...
Account Closed
Just bought my first rental property - Should I do STR/MTR/LTR?
Just bought my first rental property (1 bedroom condo) in the Walnut Creek, California area (SF Bay Area).I bought it all cash so I don't have any holding costs other than HOA, and property taxes.At this point, I'm no...
Seth B.
Want to switch jobs but lender said no.. Help!
Hello all!
I just got back from a home buyers seminar at BMO|Harris Bank. No one showed up so it ended up being me with an agent, lender, and insurance agent. It was really informative meeting for me because ...
Michael Plaks
EXPLAINED: "Real" cost segregation vs. DIY cost segregation
When your property is relatively inexpensive, say $200k, and you want cost segregation applied to it - is it worth it to hire a cost segregation firm and pay their fee? Before we explore this question, an important re...
Marquise Crampton
Purchasing using credit cards
I've herd about a technique for getting together funds by opening several credit cards and getting line increases until you have enough to purchase a property, then refinancing out. Sound like a good idea or bad. Has ...
Ben I.
Moving to Hawaii From Chicago
Hi everyone. Posting here to see if I haven't thought of something. My family and I are moving to Oahu in a month. There I will be working as an engineer. Leaving behind in Chicago 2 properties; a two-flat and a three...
Jeremy Bailey
3 Family Cash Cow with tons of equity: Keep it or sell it?
We've owned a 3 family rental for 10 years. It nets about $15k per year. We owe $113k and it's currently worth $350k-$370k. My wife and I are struggling with deciding to keep it or sell it. I'm a Realtor so the cost o...