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Can anyone explain the pros and cons to using my first rental property as leverage to purchase another rental property,
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I'll try and keep this as clear as I can. I'm fairly new and my market is Lawrence, Kansas. For those who don't know this is a college town that has approximately 50% of it's residents as renters. I am not looking ...
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Ok BP I’m house hacking currenty in NJ and now ready to buy my first out of market in Ohio (partnering w my brother who lives in market).Found a SF house in a rapidly appreciating neighborhood for $60,000. Needs about...
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Everything is bigger in Texas, including the high property tax rates. While those of you considering real estate investing in Texas are aware of this fact, some of you may be less aware of the wide variance in propert...
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I have a A few properties that can cash flow up to $1000 a month however the rate of return is only up to 7% I currently am seeing this all over across-the-board did the financing available for me with a 30% down and ...
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Hello All,
I just graduated college and I am looking into getting some rental properties for cash flows. The bay area is currently saturated which has lead me to consider other rental markets across the U.S. I would ...
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I bought this property to live in years ago. I paid about $430k which was around peak, The property could be sold for around $460k today.I owe $300k on this, so assuming a 6% realtor fee, I would get around $130k in ...
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After you have invested using your self-directed account, you might wonder about the next steps to take. Importantly, it's crucial to be aware that a lack of available cash in your Self-Directed account can expose you...
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We have a primary residence that we locked in a good rate of 2.45% and are wanting to purchase our 2nd investment soon. We're considering our options and are curious if we should utilize a HELOC, cash out refi, or jus...
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Hello again!I know this question has been asked before, but I'm hoping to get specifics on how I can compare numbers between 1.) purchasing a primary residence VS 2.) saving for my next buy & hold investment.Backg...