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I have a single family home that I refinanced in 2010 and paid off completely in July of 2013. The home is now a rental property, and has been since 09/01/2014. I didn't take the depreciation deduction on my 2014 re...
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Hey y’all! Hopefully everyone is doing well in this market! I have a question for you guys. So I’ve been putting my rentals under my personal name and now I felt it is time to LLC the business and start scaling a bit ...
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If you’re a real estate investor—or aspiring to be one—you've likely come across the term BRRR. This strategy has gained popularity because of its potential for building wealth through real estate. BRRR stands for Buy...
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I hope this turns out to be a success story. With the help of a friend I purchased my first investment property. Total out of pocket for me was $28K (20% down with traditional financing). It is cash flowing at $380...
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Hi all,
New investor here. I currently live in Seattle and am looking to invest out of state where my money can go further. So far, I've mostly been focusing on my education by reading and listening to podcasts.
I ...
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Hi folks,Long time lurker, first time poster!I have a HELOC on my Texas primary residence and am considering a house hack for my next purchase. However as Texas only allows a HELOC on your Primary Residence, I don’t w...
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Hello Folks,
Hope 2025 is off to a great start for you all!
I’m new here and super excited to join the BP community!
I’m based in Atlanta, GA, and currently exploring passive real estate opportunities in the area. ...
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Hi all.Is 5.25% on a 30 yr conventional loan with 15% down and excellent credit, about where the market is right now on less than a $250,000 property or should I be shopping lenders, considering I'm using a broker.
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Lets start with a backstory.Around early 2014, I purchased my first property immediately intended for an investment in Oahu, Hawaii. I put down $50K and got a 0% loan from a family member for $100K (paid around $150K ...