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Hi, I'm new to RE investing... need you to comment on my thinking...I'm looking to purchase an 21 units apt building for $950k. I'm hoping to use $285k as a down pay from my 401k (through a Self Direct I presume). ...
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Im a goal setting novice.
When starting out in real estate investing how have some of you successful investors out there broken down your goals, especially when starting out.
I am trying to gain traction in my pers...
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I purchased a single family home 12 years ago with a 30 year loan. I bought this property to live in and didn’t have plans to rent it. Three years ago I got married and started a family so we needed a larger home. I t...
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I know I want to focus on multi family buy and hold but I have not made a purchase yet. I plan to purchase a few this year to get my feet wet and find out a good cycle of dealing with tenants. I plan to do my property...
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On this forum it’s obvious that most are either investing, or want to invest, in real estate. But I often wonder, of those who invest, how many are still pumping money into Roth’s, 401k’s, and the like? I wrestle with...
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I have about 60k equity that I can pull out to put down on a buy and hold rental..need advise on which option would be better to use..fixed equity loan or equity line of credit..thanks
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I have been listening to the bigger pockets podcasts for a very long time and have been in analysis paralysis for years. I plan to take the risk ASAP and am looking at a rental property that I plan to house hack. I pl...
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Can anyone tell me which one of these loans is better for an apartment building? What are the key differences in terms compared to each other? Can someone also describe the process of obtaining either loans?Thanks!
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Seeking advice from those experienced in property conversion! I have a 4-bed, 2-bath Single Family Home with an attached garage in a class A neighborhood. My plan is to convert the garage into a separate studio unit (...
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Am a SFH rental investor, though, relatively new. I have not seen the prior recession(s). Would like to pick the expert brain of yours on specific questions pertaining to rental income during recession :Do tenants typ...