Alexander Monnin
Why Your 401k match isn't what you think *math inside*
Why Your 401k Match Is Not What You ThinkI am going to do a mathematical example to show you the real return of your 401k contribution.Let's assume I make $60,000 per year (a modest starting salary for my major). My ...
John Ma
Career switch to RE professional?
Hey guys, I'd like to get a feeler to see how many RE professionals here came from a different career field.I'm a buy and hold investor for the past few years, for the same amount of time I became an engineer that fun...
Tia Rubadeau
New Student Loan Regulations
Can anyone shed some light on the new lending regulations surrounding student loan debt or direct me to where I can read the new requirements?My burning question is if my cash out refi app was already in the works can...
Matthew Powell
How can I use my 401k to invest in real estate?
I have a 401k with fidelity that I have been contributing to for 8 years now. I have built up a good amount of money in this account. The ultimate goal is to quit my W-2 and live off of passive income. Which means my ...
Marius Paguzinskas
Financing Primary residence in Los Angeles
Hello,I have a SFR in Los Angeles with a lot of equity in it. Want to sell it and buy other house with traditional financing. Will put 30% down.I just start working after 2 years brake.My salary can be W2 or 1099.1 - ...
Millie D.
Screening; does "released" mean a judgment was paid off?
I have a potential tenant--excellent all around except she has a judgment on the background screening. It shows the date and a "release" date. Judgment is from 2008, release date 2010. Does that mean it has been paid ...
Tanyal Bricthorn
Predictions for how long the Recession/Depression will last
IMO, the government is going about this all wrong. I support all the spending to help people keep their heads above water, but you still have to incentivize work. Many people are making more sitting at home on unemplo...
Vijay Jain
Idea /Opinion for House hacking near San Francisco
Hi All,Hope you all had a good holidays, My daughter is starting her first job in San Francisco this January so I am thinking that she should buy home instead of renting.So my idea is to she should buy home with 15-20...
Tom Conant
How is USDA Loan Income Calculated?
My income increased by about 50% with my new job and I am barely over the income limit to qualify for a USDA loan with my current Salary.Technically I'm still below it, but in February I will receive a 5% raise which ...
Harrison Jones
Investor's, what factors of the market Excite/Concern you?
All investors looking into the market what are some general characteristic excite you and which one concern you. This would mostly be in references of the national market rather than local markets. What is you genera...