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Paul M. apartment financing forecast
3 September 2024 | 6 replies
I'm not familiar with non qualified mortgages, I'd generally assume the less mainstream/vanilla the borrower, the higher the costs and rates, why would non QM instead be lower costs?   
Michael Calvey Are Airbnb bans actually hurting renters, homebuyers, and your local economy?
5 September 2024 | 26 replies
A well-qualified homebuyer familiar with his local market should beat the pants off of an institutional investor any day of the week.
Lily Yu How to best protect myself renting to a non qualified tenant with qualified roommate
30 August 2024 | 12 replies
However, she wants you to qualify him based on her record, even though she is not living there.
Sean Petrash Newb looking for wisdom
2 September 2024 | 7 replies
Why try to qualify for a deal off your W2 income if you are going to STR it?
Erik Estrada How to be a Successful Loan Officer in this day and age
2 September 2024 | 5 replies
Many home buyers have to show substantial income to qualify for homes in high priced markets like California.
Marc Uber Seeking advice for starting out in real estate investing
5 September 2024 | 15 replies
Also I can qualify for FHA this way.
Lauren Powell Land Banking - Solar Development in CA
2 September 2024 | 4 replies
Like Matthew, I am only interested in the east coast with a 'small scale' new Qualifying Facility where I would retain ownership; ITCs, SRECs, etc. 
Jimmy Rojas Guidence on starting out on Real Estate
3 September 2024 | 11 replies
I highly recommend a well-qualified REALTOR who works with investors and knows how to help you best.7.
Pierre E. Caribbean STR Market - Hot or Not? Grenada Hopeful
3 September 2024 | 9 replies
Many vendors (for obvious reasons) either wouldn’t do that or didn’t do that so I couldn’t qualify deductions from my income.
Josue Fuentes Introduction to Bigger Pockets
2 September 2024 | 6 replies
Another thing to consider is if you end up not being able to qualify for a traditional multifamily home, then you can purchase a SFH that has a casita.