17 February 2026 | 11 replies
It's imperative that you familiarize yourself with them, as my casual reading of the rules show that you have to remove or cover lead-based hazards where there are kids under 6:Massachusetts Lead Law & Legal DocumentsI found this FAQ telling: "Can a rental property owner be held liable for a lead poisoned child?
25 February 2026 | 5 replies
This setup has worked well financially - after rental income, our net housing cost is about -$1,000/month.Our child will be starting school soon, and we’d like to move to a district that is both more diverse and highly rated.
2 February 2026 | 5 replies
It truly is an outdoor paradise with hiking, fishing, hunting, climbing, and skiing potential all in one place.Here is what makes it interesting from an investing and development perspective.Affordability: Compared to other mountain towns, land and property are still extremely cheap.
30 January 2026 | 8 replies
I'm a builder and developer in Missouri.
17 February 2026 | 13 replies
If you’re underwriting assuming professional management, realistic maintenance, vacancy, and capex, and the deal still cash flows with a larger down payment, that’s a much more durable position.The “keep 25% down and scale faster” approach works best when:You’re very confident in the marketYou’re comfortable with thinner marginsYou’re planning to move quickly into multiple dealsGiven that you’re balancing W2 jobs, a child, and long-term planning, there’s nothing wrong with starting conservatively and building confidence with one solid, boring, cash-flowing asset.You can always accelerate later.
29 January 2026 | 4 replies
Nothing kept tax optimization front and center.As a software developer, I made the classic mistake: "I'll just build my own."
20 February 2026 | 7 replies
First time I joined this group. Figured I'd put myself out there. Looking to help, guide or share experiences with anyone looking to learn.
Experienced private lender, real estate investor and entrepreneur for over 2...
19 February 2026 | 6 replies
I have on one occasion had an affluent parent co-sign for their young adult child with no problems and would consider again.
18 January 2026 | 6 replies
High-risk use cases will be first, and Child care is very likely to be on the short list.Once you read Fannie Mae’s guidelines, it becomes clear that this model cannot be legally scaled under their rules.
25 February 2026 | 10 replies
We have a young family (one child) and are looking to make our money work for us rather than just waiting until retirement.Opportunity (and where I could use advice):I came across a social media post from a former high school classmate—now a loan consultant—who was seeking investors for potential flip or BRRRR projects.