Luke Siecinski
Should I use HELOC to invest in STR?
Hello,I'm trying to invest in some STRs in the Gulf Shores market. Pretty much my only option (unless I want to seek outside investors) to be able to afford a down payment is to use the equity in my home. I've been wo...
Katie Sylvia-Shea
Avoiding PMI with instant equity in home?
Hi all! My mother is simplifying her assets and I am trying to figure out a creative way to purchase her home that will be beneficial for both of us. The home is outdated and has a lot of value to be added by repai...
Melissa Coombe
Potential risky investment?
Hello! I have a dilemma that I keep going back and forth. I’m currently going through a divorce, and my ex-husband and I purchased a townhome together using his VA loan in Utah. I cannot afford the payments on my own ...
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Financing my first deal
I've lined up my first property that will cost me $85,000. I'll be putting down 20%. This is a 3 unit property and it will not be owner occupied. I have about $350k in equity in my primary residence. Should I just...
Chris Mason
Fannie Mae 0% down investment property acquisition scenarios
About a month ago, Fannie Mae has removed the requirement for continuity of obligation on rate/term refinances. I've been trying to figure out what the "TLDR" of this is, and how it impacts people acquiring and unload...
Megan Arzt
Denver market....
So I currently own a place in Golden Colorado. It is a townhouse that currently cash flows about $500 a month. However since I bought it in 2010 and that market has gone through the roof I now have over $100,000 worth...
Marisa R.
$128,000 profit without flipping....
Hi AllJust wanted to share another little sweet deal, this is a buy and hold, access equity, rinse and repeat.Advantages are that I get to continue growing my capital as this neighbourhood is hot. Problem is trying to...
Lane Beene
Profit sharing for passive investors
I am joining forces with several investors for the purchase of an apartment building. What is the typical arrangement for distribution of cash flow, profit sharing, and sales proceeds? My template is: 8% quarterly...
David Richmond
Opinions on debt in a rental properties
If you can pay off the mortgage on your first rental property should you? And is it a viable strategy to then use a HELOC on the (now paid off) rental to buy a second? I ask this because my wife and I dislike debt but...
Jeremy Schreiber
Should I keep my house?
Hi all,I've accidentally found myself as a real-estate investor and am seeking your advice.I used to live in a house in Austin, TX. When I moved away to get my MBA (no I didn't study real-estate), I decided to rent m...