Crystal Lee
Options for home purchase
I am currently renting a single family home in Texas that will be up for sale in approx 4 months. I do not qualify for a loan alone for the house based on my income but have a sister willing to partner with me to purc...
Jacob Casarez
How to successfully use hard money lending to build a real estate portfolio?
Looking for some thoughts on HML for building a RE portfolio. What are the best ways to use HML? And is it a solid option for Buy Rehab Rent Refinance strategy? Also if you have experiece doing so, a numerical step by...
LeeJ Hinkle
Seller financing terms
I'm looking to buy my first plex on seller financing. I've found a property and initiated the conversation with the seller, but I'm at a loss as to what fair terms for a seller-financed deal are.What have you seen? d...
Marcus Whitmore
Fourplex Owner Occupant
I have been browsing for awhile and reading. About to jump on my first home as an owner/occupant. The property is currently fully rented. I'm eligible to use a TX VA loan which has a current rate of 3.5%, Zero Down...
Raj Anand
From Software to Real estate
Other than buying my first house in 1999, I haven't done a single real estate transaction. I live in Santa Clara and am software consultant by profession so most of the real-estate jargons are greek at this point.But ...
Nick Rutkowski
AirBNBing my 5 unit apartment
Does anyone have experience/ could give me their feedback on my idea? I have the opportunity to turn my 5 unit into an AirBNB. I’ve talked to my tax accessor, code enforcer, and village to make sure we comply with zon...
Jose Vazquez
FHA 203K Loans and LLC's
Hi, obviously I'm a newbie and I apologize in advance if I sound like a fool. I was wondering if someone can be approved for an FHA 203k owner occupied loan while simultaneously putting the property under an entity?
Alexander Funaro
After purchase loan to fund return of capital
Hi,I am making a go at RE investment for the first time, I have some of my own capital that I will be using to pay 100% cash for 2-3 single or small multi unit homes. I will be rolling these homes into an LLC. However...
Wayne Poisson
Obtaining a U.S. mortgage as a Canadian
Hey all, I’m looking to purchase a rental property in Cleveland, but I’m getting mixed messages about whether or not I would qualify for a mortgage because I’m Canadian. One broker told me I need a residency visa (but...
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Deductions for Investment Interest Expenses by Kislay Shah CPA
Taxpayers are constantly striving to be able to make more money. A great way to do that is by investing in assets and growing your financial portfolio. By investing, further savings are acquired by being able to reduc...