LaRon Phillips
To pay off student loans or not to pay off student loans? That is the question
Hello,I had a discussion a few weeks back with some friends about finances and such. They are both married and are home owners. I on the other hand am single and still renting. We are all physicians in our mid 30s ...
Kevin Wiley
Will people leave the Houston area? Where will they go?
I've seen all of the photos of Houston and of course I feel very badly for the people there. I have never been in a situation as bad as that and can only imagine the emotional and financial toll its taking on them...T...
Jacqueline Lee
Is “OPM” real or a myth?
Along my journey to understand how to acquire my first property, I have encountered people that swear it’s possible to use other people’s money (for down payment, closing cost, rehabs etc) but on the other hand I have...
Charles Trussell
Has anyone used Propelio and is it worth what you pay??
I have been thinking about using Propelio for running my comps. If you or someone you know has used them any feed back would be extremely helpful. I am trying to decide if the purchase price is worth it. Thanks in adv...
Herm M.
Making offers on short sales "subject to finding an end-buyer."
So I've read that we need to put a contingency in our offer to the short-sale lender. This contingency will say something along the lines of "this contract is valid if, and only if, the investor (buyer) is able to fin...
Steve DellaPelle
Is there any shame in paying rent as a REI?
I am currently house hacking a 4-unit but I plan on moving out and renting out my apartment to maximize cash flow. For some reason it feels wrong to pay rent in my next move but it is what makes sense for me going for...
Jean H.
Do I need to put tenants up in hotel during termite tenting?
Although I had my rental house tented for termites before the tenants moved in, I recently went to inspect the property and found some evidence of termites. I called the termite tenting people and they confirmed I do...
Bobby C.
Occupants' Appeal against Judgement for Possession
Today, I was just informed by the occupants, (notice I didn't say my tenants), they asked for an appeal from the judgment of possession to obtain more time to vacate. That specifically was their reason for filing the...
Jimmy Lin
Cash out refinance for LLC owned property
Hello BP. I would like some advice on securing loans in the name of a LLC. I currently hold a property in Philadelphia. Property is owned outright in a LLC, valued around 180k and occupied with a paying tenant. I ...
Robin Morales
Arizona vs Las Vegas Rental investing
BP! Hope all is well! I’m looking to invest out of state in Phoenix Area or Las Vegas. I’m currently in Cali. I want to see why you would prefer one state to the other. Vegas is a lot closer to me however I feel Phoen...