Alex Forest
Savings Account Recommendation: Interest for cash reserves
Where do folks keep their cash reserves, any recommendations on banks or savings accounts, CDs, etc that offer at least some interest? Perhaps an online bank (only) that offers at least some return?Of course, for a lo...
Matt Roberts
Brrrr
I am finishing up rehabbing my second house using the brrrr strategy. Does it make much of a difference which bank I go to for the mortgage? What are the pros and cons of big banks, small banks, credit unions or shoul...
Ross Ellington
Can a market be profitable below the 1% rule? Austin Tx
Good morning everyone, happy holidays. I have a question and I'm dying to find the answer. I keep hearing everyone talk about the1% rule and how it's important. But I'm looking at the Austin, Tx market for duplex/4 pl...
Jerry Daily
Buying another property to offset taxes
I currently own a rental property that profits at least 15K after all deductions. I also own a rental property in cash under an LLC that profits very little on paper. I also have a primary residence with nearly a JUMB...
J. Martin
Is 2.5% a good cap rate? "Gambling" on appreciation?
I recently saw a deal on a duplex in San Francisco in a prime neighborhood with a cap rate on existing rents of 2.5%. Rents a bit below market, but not crazy. Building in good condition. Great location. This number...
Jeff G.
Is it possible to start investing with only $100k in this market?
Is it possible to start investing with only $100k in this market? I keep looking at potential BRRRR properties on Zillow and thinking "the numbers just aren't going to work." Most of the wholesalers I know have suspen...
Apoorva Paruchuri
Is this a good time for first time investor?
Hi all, I am looking to start investing in multi family around Boston area. Specifically in Dorchester, Roxbury, Quincy, Chelsea and Everett. My plan is to invest in a 3 family home as primary residence. I am looking ...
Christopher D.
Cash-Out Refi on - Lenders Asking >40% Equity and 4% Rate???
Anyone else having trouble getting a decent deal on a refinance right now for rental properties?I've got a 3 bed / 3.5 bath condo in a popular beach town in San Diego. Incredible long-term, cash-flowing performance a...
Denise Evans
Alabama Tax Lien Sale Auction Season
Shelby County, Alabama kicked off the spring tax lien investing season with a bang on March 27, 2017. The big investors bid down redemption income to an average of 6% but that's still a respectable return in today's ...
William Coet
Real Estate or Stocks. Same ROI, Which is Better For Taxes?
If a RE investment and Stock investment return the same amount of ROI over a 15 year period and then sold which is the better investment? Assuming a 1031 is not used (they may not exist in 15 years), do certain struc...