Jeffrey Hill
Trying to figure out how to buy a home from a friend with assumable VA loan
13 January 2025 | 5 replies
You might find a local credit union or community bank that will go to 95 -100%.At one point I called 2 different VA Regional Loan Centers regarding this section in the VA lenders handbook:Assumability - The second mortgage should not restrict theVeteran’s ability to sell the property any more thanthe VA first mortgage.
Mario Morales
Commercial Unit & Leasing
2 January 2025 | 3 replies
I own a commercial unit, and I’m trying to determine a fair rental rate for the space.
Johnny Lynum
Multifamily vs. Single-Family—What’s Your Take?
16 January 2025 | 18 replies
In general, multifamily properties are a popular choice for investors because they offer the potential for cash flow, scalability, and the ability to amortize debt across multiple units.
Kin Lay
How to transfer my share of the house to my brother?
14 January 2025 | 5 replies
Depending on the value at the time of death and your basis you may need to file a gift tax return.I would speak with a CA attorney to determine the best type of deed to file and a tax professional to gather more information.
John Friendas
Maximum # of DSCR Loans Lenders Will Give?
9 January 2025 | 8 replies
As others noted, there is no limit to DSCR funding other than your ability to produce enough liquidity for down payments, closing costs, and the required reserves post-closing.
Gabriella Pellolio
1st Property - Built Equity, What’s Next Step?
3 January 2025 | 7 replies
When considering refinancing, also factor in the closing costs of the new mortgage to determine if it actually helps you.
Pierre Garcia
New to the real-estate game. Taking my first steps through bigger pockets platform.
6 January 2025 | 1 reply
Property Valuation:Investors look at a variety of factors to determine a property’s value, including comparable sales (comps), rental income potential, and location.
Mitchell Rosenberg
Tips for Finding Affordable Properties with High Rent Potential?
9 January 2025 | 8 replies
There are other ways to determine rental amounts like researching in zillow and/or rentometer, which I typically reference.
Julio Gonzalez
5 Tips to Kickoff 2025 Successfully
7 January 2025 | 0 replies
If it’s not written down, when you get to the end of the year, you won’t be able to determine if your year exceeded expectations or not.Schedule a meeting with your CPA to discuss your goals and tax planning.After all of your budgeting and goal planning, there’s another very important step.