Jo Cole
Bank Financing of 5 and 6 family investments in NJ
Hi, I currently own a 6 unit building that has a mortgage of about $200K. I believe the building is worth $800K so I'd like to refinance and cash out another $300K to fund another investment (approximately $500K mort...
Leland Barrow
Fleet Manager Perspective on cost analysis
I have been a fleet manager/ director for awhile. Managing fleets of 150 to 13,000. I am looking at houses the same way I look at fleet vehicles and I would like to know if my thinking is flawed. See below:
I buy a s...
Edwin Rodriguez
mitigating w2 earnings
I am about to rent out my first property. will all the expenses incurred lower my taxes from my salary income. i am worried that I only have 2 month in rental income to show on my return. also should I wait to put ...
Dan R.
Alternate MH skirting material
Does anyone have any creative ideas regarding materials and/or construction techniques to avoid the plain vanilla vinyl skirting? I think I'll try painted 1"x6" boards with a 1" air gap because I have an abundance of ...
Andrew Halbert
Good places for second property in Southeast MI?
Looking at Buy and Hold # 2. Southeast Michigan market. The area's I'm most interested are St. Claire Shores, Grosse Pointe, etc. I am looking for another 3 and 1 SFR. Mostly I want to stay away from Roseville, Ea...
Bjorn Ahlblad
How often do you inspect your properties?
My lease says I can inspect twice in one year. I think once a year is enough if you screen well, although I did have a serious issue recently in a duplex that was caused mostly by not inspecting, and inadequate screen...
Steven Darrow
Loans for non-warrantable condo buyers?
I'm trying to find a lender that will offer conventional style loans on a non-warrantable condo, specifically in Florida. I've found a few lenders that will offer a portfolio product with 20% down payment, but only of...
Coleen Mathis
Newbi need advice sell/reif?
Hello, I just joined and I am very new to all aspects of real estate investing. My question is: Sell or refi? I own residential property in CA. No mortgage. Valued at $313,00, the house needs some new carpet, linoleu...
James Park
What is your asset allocation between Real Estate, Stock and Cash on hand?
Curious to see how everyone is allocated between Real Estate, Stocks, and Cash, and cash in hand / debt ratio in 2015.No one needs to share their actual numbers, unless you want to, but just percentages.For example, i...
Kal Abhari
ROI in real estate investing?
Hello,I would like to ask seasoned Real Estate investors about what area in Real Estate investing delivers the best ROI?