Vasyl Levchenko
Picking a cashflow market to scale
Hello community,I am evaluating some cashflow markets that I am interested in and would like to share my findings and thoughts on the subject and listen to your feedback. Critiques are encouraged as this is a combinat...
Michael Plaks
The so-called "STR loophole" - hype or real?
Buckle up. This is a long post addressing many myths around the current obsession with the "STR loophole." And the first of such myths is that it is a loophole. No, it is not. Loopholes are something UNintended. In co...
Tyler Carpenter
Rehabbing Value?
I know that usually when you buy a foreclosure for rehab, you are getting a good deal. My question is that if I buy a place and rehab it for 50% of the ARV and get a refinance, should my NOI still give me a positive c...
Stephen Foote
Should I use my VA home loan to invest while living at home?
Hello all, I’ve been hesitant to actually post anything in the forums, but I feel like I need help from a group of like minded people. I’m currently living with my in-laws (and actually happy). I have a decent job, no...
Sebastian Hernandez
HOUSE HACKING - BEST ADVICE?
Hello BP Community!I am in the early stages of learning about Real Estate and the different strategies investor can follow to reach their goals. I have been very interested in the idea of house hacking because it is a...
Michael King
Seemingly simple questions
Hi guys, I am loaded with seemingly simple questions like this, so I've just been asking them as I think of them. I think of it like teaching a teenager how to pump gas. It may seem like a straightforward simple task ...
Brent Mattison
IRA to fund LLC
I have been contemplating using money from my IRA to fund an LLC and get started in multi family. I know I'll be taxed and pay penalty for early withdrawal, But I feel I can make up that money plus more with REI. I ju...
Mark J.
Create an LLC for Managing My Properties?
{LONG POST WARNING}I've researched this topic in a dozen other BP posts-- but I could use some additional input from the experiences and opinions of seasoned investors.(And please, no "consult with an attorney" respon...
Jon Kelly
Choosing an Agent
Hello BP, Can you help me decide how to choose an agent? I plan on making another forum post asking for agent's to essentially reach out me based upon my market and strategy. Do I have to interview and choose 1 agent ...
Rich Weese
Retirement Planning through Real Estate
Many, many years ago I hit on the easiest, most beneficial strategy I've ever found. I've been lucky enuff to use this for 40 years or 2 full cycles. What is a cycle?
We always talk about buying or owning real estate...