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Teisa Leaaetoa Pulling equity from a home in a trust?!
30 June 2025 | 2 replies
I’m Interested to know if anyone has used a HELOC from a home in a trust to purchase an additional property?
Philip Levi Question About Purchasing a Home as a Vacation Property
29 June 2025 | 1 reply
Lenders want you to stay in the home for atlesat 14 daysAccountsnts will want you to stay for less than 14 daysBoth conflict with the other. 
Trace Adams Tampa out of state SFH+ADU second home
29 June 2025 | 6 replies
Hey Trace, great questions—and after doing this for 20 years, owning close to 40 properties (a mix of long-term and short-term), and buying my first 10 homes pretty much the same way you’re thinking, I can say your strategy is solid.
Kim Penaflor Home owners insurance
24 June 2025 | 3 replies
My group and I work with buyers in Florida and every deal is different for coverage costs.Many factors are considered such as location & proximity to coastline, construction type and materials, roof type, age / condition, home age and condition, home value and rebuilding cost. 
Todd Sadowski Adding residential single family homes to my portfolio
3 July 2025 | 19 replies
A lot of midwest markets have cheaper homes.
Desiree Rejeili 3 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer
26 June 2025 | 2 replies
Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure if now’s the right time?
Wendy Vaidic Son Buying Home in Hampton, GA..Feedback?
26 June 2025 | 2 replies
My son asked me for input on buying a home in Hampton, GA, and I don’t know much about the area.  
Kris Hargraves Bank Owned Home/Auction Property
3 July 2025 | 6 replies

Hey BP community,

I’m new to real estate investing and currently exploring different entry points. Lately, I’ve been diving into bank-owned (REO) and auction properties—mostly because of the lower upfront costs a...

Rick Rajeesh How to tell if your current home will be a good real estate investment
30 June 2025 | 2 replies
For example, if you're moving across the country you may not want a long distance rental, or maybe instead you'd buy a house with an extra bedroom, or closer to the highway, or whatever.Keep in mind if you've lived in your home 2 of the last 5 years you don't get taxed on the first 250K profit, not gross amount, per person when you sell, meaning 500K for a married couple.
Alli Stencil First investment property before personal home?
25 June 2025 | 4 replies
But if it's more passive, those benefits may be limited.I’d definitely talk with a lender who understands investment strategies — I just helped a client who bought their primary home first, which made it easier to qualify for their investment purchase later.