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Greg Schreffler REI Nation pros/cons
1 August 2025 | 14 replies
Hi GREG, Since you recently found our company, whether you recently downloaded one our e-books from Bigger Pockets, found us on Google, or perhaps you heard about us from a friend or colleague, I wanted to touch base with you to see if you would like to jump on a call with me to discuss your investment strategy.
Tony Thomas Home Equity Loan
1 August 2025 | 7 replies
A Home Equity Loan (HEL) can be a solid option, especially if you want to:Avoid resetting your first mortgage at today’s higher ratesAccess a fixed lump sum with predictable paymentsKeep your original loan terms intactBut here are a few strategic alternatives to consider, depending on your goals:Home Equity line of credit (HELOC)Why Consider It: More flexible than a HEL — you only pay interest on what you use.Great for: Investors wanting to fund renovations, down payments, or flip/resell timelines.Heads-up: Can be variable rate and might be harder to get on investment properties (some banks limit HELOCs to primary residences, though portfolio lenders or credit unions may offer options).Cross-CollateralizationWhy Consider It: If you're buying another property, some lenders will let you pledge the equity in your current property instead of bringing cash to close.Great for: Preserving liquidity and scaling your portfolio without touching your current mortgage or taking on a new monthly payment.DSCR Cash-Out (If you reconsider Refi later)Why Consider It: If cash flow is strong, DSCR lenders will base the loan on rental income, not your personal income.Great for: Investors wanting to tap equity and don’t mind swapping their first loan (say, if rates come down later).A Strategic Tip:Some investors use a combo of a HELOC + BRRRR — pulling equity now, buying a value-add deal, then refinancing once the project is stabilized.
Shane Swart Streamlining Quickbooks Online for Bookkeeping & Lowering Accounting Fees
23 July 2025 | 8 replies
QB, like many other accounting platforms, want to focus on helping the small businesses population at large, which is why these other RE based softwares like Appfolio, Buildium, etc, try their hand at accounting.
Ken M. “Magic Mortgages” The (Illicit) Way To Wealth - Don't Try This At Home
30 July 2025 | 4 replies
“It’s so vast that it touches everything: political slush funds, cartel money, human trafficking proceeds, and possibly even CCP (Chinese Communist Party) cash being funneled into the U.S.”
Stephen De Vita Looking to connect with SC/NC-based multifamily sponsors
25 July 2025 | 0 replies

Hello, I live outside the Charleston area. I have spent the last two years really digging into multifamily specifically mostly because it is a great repeatable and scalable business. I spend most of my very time absor...

Karinne Ovalles Eager to Connect & Grow in Real Estate | Westchester-Based Agent
11 July 2025 | 9 replies
Quote from @Karinne Ovalles: Hi, I’m Karinne Ovalles — a newly licensed real estate agent based in the Westchester and NYC area, passionate about helping people find their dream homes.
Ryan David Dodd Newish investor in South Carolina
1 August 2025 | 9 replies
I'm putting the finishing touches on my current primary residence so that when the time is right, I can pull the trigger, be it house hacking or another strategy. 
Ladarius Robinson Beginner Renter! Tax Things to know?
31 July 2025 | 6 replies
When you have expenses, they should also come from this account.You should also create a new online folder(Google drive, apple drive, dropbox) where you can save receipts / work orders).Getting in touch with a CPA will help you take advantage of the many tax laws that benefit real estate investors.Best of luck!
Tony Hibler Single Family, Long Term Rental: Current Deal Metrics
28 July 2025 | 3 replies
I’m also based here in Phoenix.
Joseph Jolley Hello my name Joseph I’m based in California I’m a fairly new invester
31 July 2025 | 6 replies

Hello everybody my name is Josephim 29 I was born and raised in Southern California I own a couple investment properties In Memphis tn I have a single family home and two duplex and I also currently have one duplex in...