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Results (231)
Scott Steinlauf Debunking the Renovation loan
30 August 2022 | 2 replies

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) fix & flip investment.

Purchase price: $465,000

Cash invested: $24,500

I utilized a renovation loan, with minimal money in and COC return that was ...

Sean Morrison Researching what's wrong with a property
28 July 2017 | 3 replies

I found a potential deal where the numbers almost work out too well. It's a 4-plex in a decent beach community a few hours away. The tenants are inherited, which has me nervous. The deal comes from a wholesaler, so it...

Dale Rast Could anyone Debunk this Article?
24 October 2018 | 11 replies

This article is pretty much destroying every claim I learned the past few months about self-directed IRA and its use for real estate investing . Any thoughts on the matter ?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/lawrencelight/...

Ralph DiBugnara Homebuyer Credit Score Myth Debunked
26 April 2021 | 0 replies

Most people believe that you need an excellent credit in order to buy a home. Although higher a credit score means interest rates will likely be lower, a low credit score does not disqualify you from a mortgage. You c...

Stephen Chatto 4 Common Wholesaling Myths DEBUNKED
11 May 2015 | 105 replies

Real Estate Myths. I am glad my Mentor @Karl Krentzel is willing to tell me the truth so I can get deals DONE.  Her are a few myths he helped me DEBUNK1) Myth #1 Realtors mess up deals and are a waste of time.False - ...

Marc Velino VA loan alternatives for first investment?
20 June 2023 | 4 replies

I am looking to buy my first property and was leaning towards a househack/investment property. I have made a few offers but they've all been overlooked because of me utilizing the VA loan. Very often the selling agent...

Michael Plaks EXPLAINED: IRS audits - debunking common myths
5 November 2023 | 3 replies

Myth 1. IRS audits are very common / IRA audits are so rare that you can forget about them
The latter was true during the recent Covid years. We recently had an under 1% audit rate. However, two things are good to re...

Joseph Firmin Interested... What "facts" in REI are myths you've seen debunked?
21 January 2021 | 0 replies

Would love the input of fellow investors - what are the key pieces of advice ("facts") you have that debunk myths you've heard in the REI industry?  Example: Listing says "It needs a little TLC..." - Code for "Total G...

Claudia Schmidt Which Payment Frequency Option is Best to Pay Down my Mortgage the Fastest?
4 January 2012 | 9 replies

I just bought a house, and I know when you make bi-monthly payments to your mortgage you end up making an extra month of payment at the end of the year.

If I choose to pay weekly, is this better? Would I end up mak...

Zach Knoll Multifamily Myths and Excuses
19 March 2024 | 1 reply

"Don't let common excuses hold you back! 🏢 Here are some myths debunked:1️⃣ 'It's too complex.' - With the right guidance and education, navigating multifamily investments becomes manageable.2️⃣ 'I don't have enough c...