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17 January 2025 | 19 replies
These are usually from personal connections we have made through the years and the investors usually want proof of experience to participate in any deals.Can you recommend any lenders in particular for SBLOC product?
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21 January 2025 | 4 replies
If you like impacting the nation by providing affordable housing you can really put people in houses here.
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7 February 2025 | 15 replies
These regions offer affordable prices for most investors, with homes that are turnkey—either newly constructed or fully renovated, tenant-ready, and with systems that still have 10+ years of life remaining.
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22 January 2025 | 0 replies
These are becoming very affordable from retailers like Home Depot and Floor and Decor, and they really set you apart from builder-grade homes!
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31 January 2025 | 170 replies
When I made my earnest money deposit, in Oct, I was told production would be in 2022 and completed by 2023.
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18 January 2025 | 11 replies
The Lenders tab at the top of the site helps with finding lenders by product and location.
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21 January 2025 | 13 replies
I love the program, as it helps many people who can't afford housing.
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14 January 2025 | 4 replies
Relative AffordabilityDespite recent price increases, Buffalo’s housing market remains more affordable compared to many other U.S. metros.
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23 January 2025 | 15 replies
Small shop brokers that have access to multiple programs so that they aren't beholden to one or just a few loan programs will typically get the most competitive product for the borrower.
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23 January 2025 | 7 replies
Book recommendation #1: Hands Off Investor by @Brian Burke https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-hands-off-inves...Book recommendation #2: Lend to Live https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/lend-to-livePodcast Recommendation: PassivePockets podcast is focused on passive investing in syndications - https://passivepockets.com/podcast/Passive investing summit: PassivePockets Summit May 2-3rd in Columbus https://get.biggerpockets.com/passivepocketsevent/I make these recommendations specifically since you mentioned passive real estate investing, and syndications or hard money lending are really the two most passive ways to invest in real estate.