![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/863313/small_1621504623-avatar-elvisv.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
13 November 2017 | 1 reply
The company is headquartered in Tustin in Orange County CA.Your experience will depend on your loan officer as each LO operates independently almost like their own business.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/776113/small_1695810024-avatar-pete_s.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
14 November 2017 | 1 reply
I know I have to talk with them about their programs actual details, but my questions are more so along the lines if these terms are normal for the industry.With a JV partner agreement (I realize these are all different):- Is it normal for the “new” JV partner to be an independent contractor and not an actual JV partner?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/946949/small_1694580736-avatar-jimm174.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
6 January 2018 | 12 replies
If the answer to the last question is no, cut your losses and sell the lot, plans, and designs to someone else who may be interested.I would say that you could consider building a high-end duplex and selling each side independently, but I am not confident that would work 30 minutes outside of Austin.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/947793/small_1695585053-avatar-bradp53.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
12 January 2018 | 5 replies
(My independent electrician stated that socket was most likely faulty).
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/947977/small_1621506074-avatar-nathans147.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
2 January 2018 | 13 replies
I misspoke.As described in my previous post, I meant something along the lines of "private client" loans, where the bank would set its own qualification standards, independent of Fannie or Freddie guidelines.But, if you should be buying multiple properties at once, or may have existing properties that you may be looking to refinance along with the purchase(s), you should also ask each bank/CU about portfolio loans.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/576759/small_1621492971-avatar-reynald.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
30 December 2017 | 2 replies
Interior and exterior amenities can add some value but whether or not you get back what you put in depends on a lot of variables.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/946226/small_1621506029-avatar-tyref1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
7 January 2018 | 6 replies
I did that with a relative about 10-12 years ago and they are now well on their way to real financial independence while bringing me great deals.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/451058/small_1621477225-avatar-jamesm146.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
2 February 2021 | 10 replies
We attempted to refi one of the properties in feb 2019....for $600k +/- which was the true appraised value (by an independent bank appraiser)...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/464717/small_1694561533-avatar-abhijitj.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
1 January 2018 | 2 replies
Whether your goal may be to provide you and your family a financial safety net or to be financially independent by forty, real estate can help you meet your financial goals.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/850015/small_1621504423-avatar-sam1148.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
4 January 2018 | 18 replies
Hopefully you have one lease agreement making each tenant independently responsible for the entire rent.