Francois Frigon
Scenario for using 401k funds
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). ...
Diane G.
If you are buying when unemployment is 4%, you are buying trouble
I googled the unemployment history of US, and here is the chart... Out of the past 65 years, maybe 10 saw unemployment at around 4%....All other 55 years were higher.... If you are buying RE in today's enviroment when...
James York
Why are you refusing section 8 vouchers?
I’ve just finished reading “The Color of Law” which is an eye opening look in to government sponsored segregation through housing policy. With section 8 being an actionable step in the right direction, why are some la...
Cory J Thornton
Is the need for affordable housing creating new markets?
I have been thinking through housing, affordability, and the effect on what until the last few years have been dead markets. Any home with a decent commute to a decent market is not affordable.
Over the last few yea...
Edit B.
California Rent Control
Why is no-none talking about this? It will cap increases to 5% plus inflation and you can no longer evict at no fault after the lease is up. This is a big deal
Laura Bravick
How does a quick claim work?
After a fire in my home, my dad had me sign a quick claim so he could start on repairs while insurance figured things out. Now he believes he’s entitled to the insurance payout and profit from the sale of the house. C...
Andrey Y.
How to determine how many investment properties to buy
First of all, I really do appreciate all the helpful guides and discussions on here to help educate a new REI such as myself.We can all invision the statement "It is better to purchase 5 properties at 20% down, and fi...
Mitchell P.
New(ish) member from Brockville, Ontario Canada
I have been a member on this site for over a year but I just recently started spending a lot of time on the site. I also recently realized I forgot to post in the New Member area.
A bit about me and my experience: I...
Mia Edgar
Tax on Capital Gains
I need some quick tax knowledge. I've currently accepted an offer of $760,000 on a property with a $655,000 loan. My real estate agent is getting 5% about $38k so I'd have $64,000 in capital gains. How much of tha...
Mathew Wray
private/hard money lending exit strategy question
Hi all,
I've been doing a lot of reading and research on finding other ways to buy and hold apartment properties. By other ways I mean outside of the traditional 25% down mortgages or commercial loans. So lets just p...