Remone R.
Refinancing could be the way out
so I'm trying to understand the different types of refinancing and what would be best in my position. Here's the lowdown: I bought a 4 unit for 500k as owner occupied FHA 3.5% down and my current principal is 480k. As...
Anders Jax
What is a standard waterfall structure payback(LP paid first etc)
If $1m is invested by LP and annual cash flow is $200k for 5 years and asset sells for $2m, lets say for simplicity split 8% pref and 60/40 thereafter, so LP gets $150k in theory per year on cash flows before selling ...
Jordan Roberts
Umbrella Policy vs. General Commercial Liability
Hello,
Insurance has always been difficult for me to understand and I feel like it's all a scam anyway (since they always find ways out of covering stuff). Can someone explain to me the difference between having a $1...
Rohan J.
What is the typical 50/50 deal of a silent partner?
Okay, here's the situation:I have a partner who wants to invest, but basically is relying on me to find the good deal. I see a lot of these 50/50 deals where there is someone who has the money, and someone who has the...
Daniel Dietz
Finding deals that are open to 'sophisticated' investors'?
Hello, Currently my partners and I have SFHs, duplexes and fourplexes. We have be researching going to more to maybe 8-16 units properties (the largest in our area for the most part) OR investing in other peoples deal...
Micki M.
Is it ethical (or legal) to suggest a borrower refinance a PN?
I bought a performing note which has been plugging along with prompt payments. However, I could use a chunk of cash more than monthly payments right now. Rather than sell the note, would it be unethical or illegal to...
Mary Jay
When would you buy a property with a negative cashflow?
Are there any situations under which you would buy a property with a negative cashflow? May be if you know the rents will go up in the future... Then how long would you be willing to wait till the rents catches up wi...
Dominic Holt
House Hacking in Expensive Markets
So house hacking to me is an amazing way to get into real estate and the most promoted benefit is that the tenants pay the mortgage or most of it as well as low down payment.But I live in Portland, OR and a duplex goe...
Nick Meyer
Cash flow California investors
Hi there,My name is Nick and I’m 22 looking to begin my real estate investing journey. I live in northern California, however still want to find a great property that cash flows and not rely on appreciation.Where are ...
Blair Treu
Using self-directed IRA funds to invest in rentals -- anyone?
I own rental properties in Mesa AZ, Las Vegas NV and Memphis TN -- all purchased with the traditional loan (typically 20% down) and they are are moving along nicely in terms of their overall returns. The properties in...