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I’ve been reading a ton of posts recently where people have recently quit college or a job, or are thinking about doing so. While I commend people on having the commitment and passion to peruse a different path, but t...
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I just got a property in TX for 125K if renovated bathrooms and kitchen will appreciate to 190k as per appraisal. I took a hard money loan including money for the renovation. Now the tenant is giving me a hard time, t...
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I recently left my travel industry of one year and am currently a nanny making more money (roughly $800-$1000) a week however this is cash so it is non-taxable income. I also work part time as a server for extra money...
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At my local REIA meeting, there was a sentiment from the more veteran players (particularly the mortgage brokers) that Fannie MAE/MAC will change mortgage allowance from 4 to 8 soon to help relief the number of forecl...
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So I just got approved for $150k SBA EIDL under my design biz (not real estate related biz). Terms are 3.75% interest rate w/ 30yrs to pay. $731/mo (P/I).. First payment does not start until after 12mos from disbur...
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Actually, the title says it all. Right now I'm using a PO box that everybody mails their rent to. But late rent is getting blamed on the Post Office (which is possible). It seems like the 2020 there should be better o...
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So here’s an example Brrrr just to see if I understand how the numbers work.
House valued: $100k
DP: $20k
Loan: $80k
Rehab: $20k
ARV: $160
Refi: $160k * 75% = $120k
Cash out: $120k - $80k = $40k for next deal
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Perhaps someone can help clarify my thinking on a financial question.For this discussion let's assume we're talking about a $100,000 30 year fixed rate mortgage at 5% with a payment of $536.82 per month.Not that you w...
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Looking for any advice. The good, the bad and the ugly. I have a family in one of my long term rentals. In early December last year, one of their children had a medical emergency in the house and had to go to the hosp...
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Hi, folks! My husband and I live pretty humbly so we have zero debt. We own our home, our cars, etc. My husband works part time for himself and I don’t work at all. Haven’t since 2017. We’re surviving and thriving jus...