Collin Schreyer
Strategies for Maximizing Benefits to Acquire Properties Quickly
Hello All,I am about a year away from completing my active duty service in the Marine Corps. I am seeking advice on how to maximize the benefits of the Post 9/11 GI Bill, BAH, and any other advice to kickstart my futu...
Rob Deweese
Cash out re-fi to get second prop but no gain on rental?
I want to pickup a second property, I am sold on the book, the method, I am learning so much. But I live in Seattle and houses are 600k. My current house is worth 650k, and I owe 404k on the loan. I don't have enough ...
Eli Poesnecker
First Deal Complete!
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Cibolo.
Purchase price: $219,900
This was a House Hack using a 5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath 3634 sq ft. SFH located in Cibolo, TX. I purchased...
Josh Edelman
Active duty military moving in 1.5yrs. Should I buy now or wait?
It is February 2019 and I am deploying in July for six months. I will then be moving to a new base in May of 2020.So I have 6 months in South Carolina (where I am looking to buy), then deploy for 6 months, then come b...
Bryan Clement
Someone had to start the annual "what are your goals" post so....
Hello BP, Someone always starts the annual post of what are your goals this year so I figured I'd give it a go! Thought I'd do a twist on it this year:1. What goal from 2019 did you FAIL on, and why?2. What is your ne...
Logan Allec
Can I comfortably retire in 15 years, living off rental cash flow alone, by, every year for 15 years, putting 20% - 25% down on 1 run-of-the mill turnkey property at retail in a stable market (say, Indy) and re-investing all cash flow?
This seems like an extremely conservative strategy for someone my age (I'm 26), but all I really care about is being able to retire comfortably and early in my early 40s. I know nothing is guaranteed, but does this c...
Frank S.
Chicago House Hacking Frustration
Howdy, I find this forum to be an excellent source of information! Thanks ahead of time. I've learned a few things as I explore diversification options in real estate. I need to learn much more.Over several months, we...
Pat McCandless
Capital Gains, Tax Tips
Hello BP,I'm looking for some references in Connecticut, ideally in Central CT/Hartford County area, that can advise me on the tax implications for flipping properties, what to expect and maybe some strategies to prep...
Jose Hooker
Self Directed IRA questions
I am in the process of transferring my 401K funds to a SDIRA. I understand I can transfer my funds to a SDIRA. Do you know someone locally who I can get in touch? I am looking to use the cash to purchase my first pro...
Russell W.
Purchasing Vacant Multifamily
I'm looking to buy an owner occupied 3 or 4 flat in Chicago. Of the properties I've visited with my realtor it seems that about half of those properties will be vacated at the time of the sale. As a full time real est...