Dairek Lewis
Tenants Vacancy, Missed Mortgage Payments
Hi, new to BP and real estate investing. I have around 50K to invest in. I live in Orange County, CA and plan on investing here. Ive looked into Mulitplex, SFH, and Condos. Im looking for fixer uppers in the area to ...
Tomer Maoz
Should i pull equity from my rentals using HELOC
Hello,
I want to use my equity in one of my SFRs to purchase a short-term rental (I currently have 8 LTR) . I have been searching for a bank that will do HELOC on a rental, and so far, the only one I have found that...
Olivia C.
Charitable Remainder Trusts - tax strategy opportunity
Many of us plan to leave a good portion of our estates to charities. Charitable Remainder Trusts can be good vehicles for this while reducing taxes. Here are two articles I found. Link to original article at the ...
Tony Roddenberry
Looking for a model business plan for a 4 partner 4 unit rental.
I'm putting together a deal with 3 other guys that want to build 4 SFD for long term rental. We are just getting started and have a blank slate to work with at this point. There is a LOT to be considered when you have...
Ron Thomas
What no one says about using OPM (other people's money)
If you read real estate investment books, articles on BP, listen to podcasts or just generally find yourself learning about real estate investment then you will notice a common thing that is almost invariably mentione...
Wayne Loux
Take the higher rate now to cashout refi later?
I am in the middle of a purchase for a two family property, definite add value with the addition of one bedroom to both units. My plan is to do the work, make the sqft improvements and cash out refinance 6 months dow...
Travis Hibbard
Cash flow positive until....primary residence home equity loan
Good afternoon everyone!I'm in the process of searching for my first deal on a duplex and trying to determine financing options. I have plenty of equity built up in my primary residence and was planning on using that...
Shelly P.
Use Solo401k or conventional loan to buy investment property?
I need some advice from BP.Situation: I have opportunity to purchase an investment property - around 320K with equity of about 100k. I have two options;(1) refinance and take out cash against another house with abou...
Jimmie Dickey
New member from Auburn Alabama
Greetings from Auburn Alabama. My obsession began back in 1996 doing some remodeling jobs with my Dad, who was a carpenter/handyman for the property owners of several small houses. Bought my first home as a fixer in 2...
Robert Ca
HOA says it failed to execute agreement after 2000.00 in pymts
I made a payment agreement with the HOA and it was for roughly $4792.00 on a settlement. I've paid about half of it already and there are only 7 more payments due til its paid off, and now what is happening is that t...