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Ben Lukes Paying debt with a business to improve personal DTI (episode 943)
2 August 2024 | 6 replies

In episode 943 of the podcast the guest, Jeff, said that if you pay your debts through a business account for 12 months, they will no longer apply to your personal debt-to-income ratio (DTI).  Does that apply to conve...

Sam LaCroce New RE Investor
3 October 2012 | 11 replies

I am new to this forum and I apologize in advance for not knowing enough about real estate investing but I am intrigued. I have a question and am looking for some feedback (advantages or disadvantages).

I am 29 years...

Jeffrey Gomez Debt Service Coverage Ratio Loan (DSCR)
15 February 2023 | 12 replies

Morning Everyone!,Does anyone have experience utilizing a  DSCR Loan? I do not have any properties yet, but I wonder if this would be a sound strategy to get started with my first few deals. 

Nica Ferrante Screening tenants - The most important decision
24 June 2019 | 7 replies

Hello BP people,As I'm working to put together my process for tenants selection there are a couple of questions I would like to have your feedback:If you have a couple as potential tenants, do you make both of them to...

Jackson Tate HELOC on Rental Property
11 September 2019 | 16 replies

I've read that getting a HELOC on a rental property can be much more difficult than your primary residence. Has anyone worked with a lender that does HELOCs on rentals?

David Van Brunt Filling the gap in tenant screening tools… Opinions, Please!
15 April 2017 | 6 replies

I started down this path of real estate investing just over a year ago, and am now on my 3rd property (six doors). I realised pretty early on that with buy and hold your success is as much dependent on the tenant as t...

Chris Marshall What to do about gift taxes
8 November 2016 | 12 replies

I'm new to the investing world and I am getting my start because of a generous family member. They are gifting me property free and clear of any debt, and we are going to refinance the property and take on a loan to p...

Gabe K. Another loan mod: your thoughts are welcome
29 January 2015 | 10 replies

Notes fans,I am holding NPN on a nice house in a great neighborhood (not that it matters all the time) where the borrower has equity.  Info:MV: $125kPrin + arrears = $103kRate: 9.90%Pmt: $765/mo.  Taxes paid.Borrower ...

Victor Bradford Use property to pay for student loan/car?
6 March 2020 | 11 replies

Hey guys! So I just sold my property, and my wife and I are planning on getting rid of all our debt and still have cash left over to invest. My question is, do you think I should just pay off the student loan/ car rig...

Joshua Schmidt Growing the Business
30 September 2020 | 2 replies

Well, we are at a good/fun point in the business as it is decision time on what to do next and how to do it. We currently have used the BRRRR strategy and I would like to stick with that strategy in some shape, form o...