I've seen lots of progress BackgroundStatus: RenterPurchase Location: Bay area CaliforniaCriteria: MFH,  Oakland, Richmond, El Cerrito, South San FranciscoGoal: House hackWinsFound a lender that has me fully underwritten pre-approval FHA near max and I can close on a property in 17 days.Met and made connections with contractors, lenders, flippers, agents.Part of an African American real estate investment group and have a small group of real estate friendsChallenges / Learnings - I have no idea how the relationship between the Buyer and Agent is supposed to work.

Always pays to shop around.You may be required to put down 25%.Vacancy looks a bit high.

@Barak Schafer talk to @Corby Goade, he's a one stop shop for success and an awesome guy! 

They will shop your portfolio to several companies to get you the best deal.

I may focus more energy into shopping around the area lenders to see what each will and will not do, and to better understand my opportunities.Thank you for your input and time.

He is looking to shop around for mortgage rates and I told him I'd reach out to the Bigger Pockets community.

I am shopping for a refinance on my rental, single family home.

We are shopping for PM's at the moment.

Hello all,I just recently got married and we are currently shopping for our first house. 

Hello everyone, I just moved to the Pensacola area and still discovering local groups to network with, so when I found a couple of properties that I'm interested in, but I honestly just want to talk shop and discuss how to progress to the next level by pick everyone's brain.