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16 January 2025 | 5 replies
I'm excited to be a part of the Bigger Pockets Forum and look forward to learning from the community.
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8 February 2025 | 42 replies
Since you are in Scranton, you might want to consider Big Bass Lake, a community that does well in the summer.
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9 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Josh LansberryWelcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.
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4 January 2025 | 0 replies
Join us and become a founding member of this amazing community!
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6 January 2025 | 2 replies
It's a great community.
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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.
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6 January 2025 | 14 replies
For some others in the Bigger Pockets community, is there anything else to consider, what do you think, 'do it'?
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7 January 2025 | 13 replies
Hi there, welcome to the community!
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8 January 2025 | 9 replies
Quote from @Paloma Wodehouse: Hello Community!
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3 January 2025 | 2 replies
Community engagement: Homeowners have a greater financial stake in their neighborhoods and are more likely to invest in their local communities.