The total loan is 135k for a 180k property.  The loan originating fee of 3.4k seems high. My closing costs are almost 9%. Does this seem normal? 

A. Origination Charges$3,412.5001 % of Loan Amount (Points...

Given the time of year, I am unable to seek advise from a local Denver CPA combined with living in Singapore have left me with an important question.  Can profits from rent be used to paydown the loan on the same hous...

So here is the situation everyone...My wife and I bought a condo back when the market was sky high at 439,000.  It went as low as 300,000.  It's now around 410,000 and we owe 415,000.  Our monthly mortgage is about 19...

This post is inspired by show #238 @Michael Swan. I have about $250k worth of equity in a SFR rental in a suburb of Los Angeles I bought in 2010. The property about breaks even and the tenants are easy. I made the mon...

Are there any tax implications when you cash out refi on a rental? If your lender allows a 80% LTV, you just get a check after closing and no worries ?

I'm curious if people do cash out re fi to their max LTV and the...

I am a Qualifying Broker and have been investing and flipping properties for 19+ years. I have flipped over 950 properties of all types and my personal financing is secure. I have multiple lines of credit with local b...

What method do you use to evaluate property tax and rental property insurance when evaluating MFH? Currently we’re evaluating properties in Ohio and Michigan but our property tax and rental property insurance estimate...

Hello, I am a single mom, have my real estate license and I am trying to build my own portfolio, buying income property in California is difficult to do with the cost of homes and the cap rates are awful. So I am lo...

Just  bought my first rental property out of state and started my LLC. Looking for a CPA or Tax Advisor in my area that can help with real estate taxes. Any recommendations for one in the Hampton Roads Virginia area? 

If you haven't already, you should be receiving your property taxes soon.  I thought it would be a good time to hand out some pointers we often advise to clients on this:1. Understand Your Assessment: Review your prop...