Edward Jung
VA loan amount for multi-family
Hello!I’m trying to get an understanding of the approval process for a VA loan. It seems that for serious consideration, a borrower has to have 6 months of the mortgage saved up. However, if the property is partially ...
Samantha Klein
Do Portfolio lenders typically want reserves?
This question is for anyone who has a relationship with a portfolio lender, does your lender require a set amount of reserves per property like Fannie Mae? This is not a debate on whether you should have reserves. For...
Kirsten Braddock
Strategy for buying 12 rental properties this year
Our goal for 2018 is to own 12 rental properties. We are newbie investors with 1 SFH under our belt. We have $27k in an IRA that we are using to help us kick off our purchases. The price range for the homes is around ...
Scott W.
Kids doing chores
Our daughter does chores on a regular basis. She had a couple of her friends over (8th grade) & we go onto the topic of chores around the house.
One said she had too many activities & so had not time. The ot...
Ben Brunetti
Newbie from Oakland, CA!
Hello Bigger Pockets!I've been trolling the forums and blogs for the last couple of months and have yet to introduce myself. My name is Ben Brunetti and I'm a beginning investor from Oakland, CA. My only real experien...
Charles Hinson
Funding options for newbie without current income...
Hi all,I'm a new REI just getting started in the Albuquerque, NM market. I'm not currently working and using this "down time" to get my REI business going. I'm trying to arrange financing at the moment. I have enoug...
Nicholas Hughley
Looking for a Certified Financial Planner in Houston, TX
I am looking to purchase my first live-in flip in Houston, TX. I am looking for an REI-friendly financial planner. I would like suggestions on putting together a financial plan to increase passive income over the next...
Hima A.
How to set Up myself & my future as a REI
I am new to the world of REI & a late comer. I want to build wealth for me & my child and feel stuck. I depleted my savings when I stupidly renovated a house on which I'm not the sole owner on title. I am cu...
Chris Garzino
No Money Down Real Estate Investing
Hi All,I would like to invest in multi-family properties in the NY Tri-state area. In order for me to begin investing I would need an investor as a partner. Is it better to find a good deal first then find an invest...
Marlon Long
Exit strategy for Subject to agreement
So I have a deal that I am evaluating. The owner just wants out of the property and wants what he owes on the mortgage. (35k) The property is worth about $65-70K fixed up. I need to put about $25k into repairs. I ca...