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Hello! I started looking at open houses in Chicagoland because it is the area that I know. Some people say to start off with an area that you are familiar with.
However, I have also heard that the laws favor the ten...
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Alright, so I am in a pickle. I currently live in Eagle River, Alaska which is a part of Anchorage. Much like other places, rent is crazy, and houses are near impossible to find for buyers. I am currently in the proce...
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Buda is a rural town - 10 minutes south from Austin on the way to San Antonio. Im thinking buying a new duplex over there What do you think about the possible rent and growth of this town ?
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As a new landlord, I wanted to ask the veterans on tax deductions for expenses I incur on the rental property.things like: Bathroom Remodeling expenses made by me.. (or by contractor), plumbing expenses for unclogging...
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I have been looking at switching my Roth over to Self Directed. I am reading and educating myself about this.
I just came across something that seems to go against what I have found elsewhere, and hoping for some cla...
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Hello I am new here and looking for advice. Couple of the syndication deals I had invested in passively and have been foreclosed on by the lender. I have lost 100% of the investment amount. I was wondering if there a...
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I am looking at forming, a Series LLC in Illinois, with my wife for our rental properties. After doing some research, I am only more confused. It seems like there are very different outlooks, strategies and methods. I...
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Hi BP,I have a lender question I hope you can help me with. What should I expect to pay in loan fees when acquiring a loan for an investment property? I have great credit, zero debt and this will be my first conventio...
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Hello allCan anyone refer me to a realtor in Northern NJ? I'm looking for my first REI a house hack on a 3-4 plex Im primarily concerned with cashflow on the property and ease of management as this is my first proper...
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Hi All!
I've seen a few videos recently on the opportunity with the CARES act to pull 401k $ for real estate investing. Basically in this analysis we assume we can withdraw our 401k balance with no penalty, and deduc...