All Forum Posts by: Randall Leese

Thanks @Luis Somoza! Yeah, the income limits might be an issue unfortunately. I have the other issue of being a contract worker (ICU travel RN), so seems like lenders all need 24 mo of work history, which I'm over a year away from having. Otherwise, that sounds great!
Cheers!
Randall

Thanks, @Brock Burton! You too! Appreciate the reference!
Cheers,

Randall

@Manny Bermudez Thank you so much! I really appreciate you reaching out, and your helpful response. The higher bed/bath count seems like the best strategy, so I appreciate that. Will definitely keep those points in mind. Would love to pick your brain about the market sometime! Cheers, Randall

@Luis Somoza Thank you so much for your thoughtful reply! I really appreciate the advice coming from someone with so much experience. It's very encouraging.

It's my first home period -- I've never bought here, or anywhere else -- so the HeomReady/HomePossible option sounds great. I love all your other points as well: I'm going to aim for a high bed/bath count, and also get the ADU to avoid the unpleasantness or living with random strangers. lol.

Especially appreciate the advice about hammering down the price and calculating the difference between initial outlay and a higher payment with the long game in mind. I will definitely keep that in mind. Thanks again!

@Kaylee Walterbach True that. Thanks for the encouragement! Congrats on buying your first with such a great rate. That's awesome! I'll check out the links you sent. Thanks again!

@Dave Skow Thanks for connecting. Primary residence, but as a house-hack, probably will make it a rental down the road.

Hi Everyone! First off, thanks for making this such a great community. It's humbling how many knowledgeable, supportive, and generally rad people there are on here!

I just moved to the area from N Idaho; I'm an RN in the ICU at Banner U, and I'm looking to buy my first home here. Prices are a little discouraging. Is it even possible to find something that meets the 1% rule? Anyone house-hacking? Curious how people make it work. Maybe it's better to wait and see if there's a 40% further downturn like some are forecasting.

With that, any referrals to an investor-friendly agent or wholesalers and/or general tips would be awesome.

Cheers guys!
Randall

@Sean Bozigian Thanks Sean! I'd be very happy to meet up - I'll shoot you a message. Cheers

@Bettina F. Cheers, Bettina! I sent you a message

I continue to be amazed by the BP community!

Best Regards,

Randall

@David Clinton III Cheers, David -- I would be delighted to meet up for coffee. I'll PM you with my number, and maybe we can find a time that works.

Hi! First time poster here; I love the site! What a fantastic community. Been studying for months now, and Brandon's 90-day challenge finally has me all fired up to find and buy my first property in the Spokane area (preferably lower South Hill or in the University District), or in Spokane Valley or Liberty Lake, even... I'm also pondering a direct-mail/door-knocking strategy, and want to get into a place within the next two months and rent out my extra space to cover expenses (i.e. house hacking). I will be attending the local REI club meeting next Thursday 10/26 for the first time.

For financing I'm pre-approved for the conventional 97 LTV loan for a single-family, but open to finding other avenues of financing if I can find the right deal.

Any thoughts?

I'm a BS Nursing student at WSU starting in January (two more years) and work at Providence Sacred Heart.

Thanks for your time!!!

Randall