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Elmer Wayne Fisher Leveraging my finances with Househacking
1 December 2025 | 6 replies
I also took out a $50,000 line of credit against my current SFR How big of a property ( specifically a 2-4 unit ) can I buy considering other costs like closing costs, realtor fees, rehab costs etc? 
Chris Curzon How are property managers mailing notices
19 November 2025 | 1 reply
@Chris Curzon I use https://www.mailform.io/The user interface is good and i can also pay using my credit card for each mail that is sent out.
Chase Calhoun Hot take: Your first deal SHOULD be messy, uncomfortable, and borderline stupid…
21 November 2025 | 12 replies
Full gut remodel.New HVAC, plumbing, electrical, everything.Rehab cost: ~$55,000Financing: cash + 0% interest credit cards(Yes… the classic rookie move.)After fixing it up, we rented it for $850/mo.Today that same house rents for $1,200/mo and is worth around $135k+.Looking back, I probably should have run screaming.But honestly?
Allison Park Tenant - Low Credit Primarily Due to Car Accident Litigation
12 November 2025 | 11 replies
I set the Credit Score as 650+ negotiable in Zillow and I had two immediate applications with very bad scores. 
Josselyn Palma Receiving Rent/Utility Payments
22 November 2025 | 14 replies
Always attach venmo to your debit card not your account. 
Gp G. conventional loan vs DSCR loan for rental property investment loan
18 November 2025 | 4 replies
I have some personal loan, credit card debt.
Tiffany Alfaro Approved for $245k in Westchester County. May. How Do We Increase Our Buying Power?
17 November 2025 | 3 replies
Do you have two big car payments or credit cards?
Dakota Palmer Year-End Is Coming Up — Don’t Let Your Books Be the Reason You Stress Out in Q1
16 November 2025 | 1 reply
Reconcile Every Bank, Credit Card, and Loan AccountIf your balances don’t match, your P&L and balance sheet won’t be accurate.
Kyong A Yee Can my friend save her home/partition litigation
12 November 2025 | 15 replies
She has an 840 credit score, almost maxed out her 20k credit card limit, barely making the mortgage of $2k on her own for the past 2 years.
Gregory Kohler House Hack Deal Analysis – Two Houses on One Lot in Waterford, CT (Need Feedback)
18 November 2025 | 1 reply
Here’s the listing:--> https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/398-402-Boston-Post-Rd-Wa... price: $350,000My plan:Live in the smaller homeRent the larger home immediately (after light cosmetic work)Use FHA (3.5% down) + CHFA (down payment assistance)Reduce my personal housing cost as much as possibleSlowly fix my unit over timeBuild equity and eventually refinance to help fund a future businessNUMBERSPurchase Price Target:Offer target: $260,000Expected seller counter: $275,000–$300,000Currently listed at: $350,000FINANCING (FHA + CHFA)FHA 3.5% downDown payment covered by CHFA assistance programEstimated interest rate: ~6.5–7%MONTHLY PAYMENT ESTIMATES (P&I + Taxes + Insurance)At $275,000 purchase:Mortgage (P&I): ~$1,775Taxes: ~$420Insurance: ~$150--> Estimated Total: ~$2,350/monthAt $300,000 purchase:Mortgage (P&I): ~$1,940Taxes: ~$420Insurance: ~$150--> Estimated Total: ~$2,510/monthRENTAL INCOME ESTIMATE (Big House)Based on local comps:Low: $1,700/monthTypical: $1,800–$1,950/monthStrong (clean/paint/update): $2,000–$2,100/monthMY OUT-OF-POCKET HOUSING COST AFTER RENTIf I rent the big house at $1,900/month:At $275k: ~$450/monthAt $300k: ~$610/monthIf I rent at $2,000/month:At $275k: ~$350/monthAt $300k: ~$510/month(I currently pay $0 in rent living with family, so my goal is to keep my costs low while building equity.)REHAB ESTIMATESBig House (rent-ready):Cleaning + paint + small fixes: $1,000–$3,500Optional cosmetic upgrades: $2,000–$5,000Small House (my unit):Cosmetic repairs only: $500–$3,000Optional improvements (done slowly): $2,000–$7,000Major systems (worst-case ranges):Roof: $8k–$12kBoiler: $4k–$8kElectrical panel: $1,500–$4,000Plumbing repairs: $500–$2,000 typical(Inspection will tell me more.)CASH NEEDED TO CLOSEWith CHFA:Down payment: $0 out of pocketClosing costs: varies, but often reducedExpected out-of-pocket: $1,400–$1,800Inspection: $400–$600Appraisal: $500–$700MY FINANCIAL POSITION(To give you context for risk tolerance)Income: $5,000–$6,000/monthMonthly bills: ~$2,600Emergency fund: $10,000Credit: 717Access to 0% APR business credit card (likely $8k–$12k limit)Currently pay $0 rent (living with family)MY QUESTIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY1.)