
22 January 2025 | 5 replies
His "owner occupied" loan application is ok if he intended to live there when he applied.

12 January 2025 | 10 replies
Our lender has informed us that we need 12 months of rental history to use the actual rent for financing purposes, or we must rely on the appraiser's fair market short term rental value.

17 February 2025 | 71 replies
I'm coming at it from the finance side; I'm currently wrapping up my graduate degree in finance.

30 January 2025 | 0 replies
After seeing the power of financing and understanding how loans can help make real estate deals like this happen, I knew I wanted to be a part of it professionally.

15 February 2025 | 14 replies
✅ Pros: Lower costs, better cash flow, diversification, scalability⚠ Cons: Harder management, reliance on local teams, financing challengesTips:Visit the market first and build a trusted team (agent, PM, contractor).Choose landlord-friendly states with strong rental demand.Consider a low-maintenance property for your first deal.If staying local, you gain hands-on experience, but out-of-state investing can work with proper due diligence.2.

9 February 2025 | 10 replies
To maximize your investment, use financing options like FHA or conventional loans, analyze deals based on cash flow and cap rates, and network with local investors through REI meetups and BiggerPockets.Good luck!

28 January 2025 | 9 replies
If not, you may not even be able to finance this on a conventional loan.