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11 June 2024 | 4 replies
@Jonathan Greene recently posted a fantastic "Do's and Don'ts" guide for newcomers on the Forums.I, too, am looking to join a motivated local investing group that specializes in buy & hold and multifamily, and I hope to see you at one of the local meetups soon!
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11 June 2024 | 11 replies
In states where "source of income" is a prohibited discriminatory factor it would be illegal to only show voucher holders the rental.
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8 June 2024 | 5 replies
The Department of Buildings said that if we state in the application that the Airbnb is part of our living space and not a separate space, then it'll be approved.
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10 June 2024 | 5 replies
There are so many so be sure to filter by your location. 4) Review Dave Meyer’s The State of Real Estate Investing Report 2024 (in your resource page as a member of BiggerPockets!)
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11 June 2024 | 6 replies
the linked post you wrote clarified a lot of the myths.
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10 June 2024 | 3 replies
Thank you all for taking the time to read my post!
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9 June 2024 | 3 replies
In Gary Keller’s book, Shift, he lists 25 creative options that are most common, but barely scratch the surface:- Seller Contributions- Seller-Funded Permanent Buydown- Seller-Funded Temporary Buydown- Owner Financing- Contract For Deed- Seller Second Lease Option And Lease Purchase- Seller-Assisted Down Payment- Wraparound And Assumable Mortgage- Gift Funding- Selling And Refinancing Existing Assets- Non-Occupied Co-Borrowers- Using 401(K)- Temporary IRA Transfer- Pledged Asset Mortgage- Equity Transfer And Bridge Loan- Employer-Assisted Mortgage- Lender-Funded Buydown- Fannie Mae’s “My Community Mortgage”- Running Scenarios With Automated Underwriting Systems- Adjusting Amortization Period To Lower Payment- Adjusting Interest Rates To Cover Closing Costs- State, Province, And Local Grant Or Bond Programs- Mortgage Credit Certificate- Private LendingHe said these options barely scratch the surface.
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10 June 2024 | 12 replies
Just figured I would post since I seen a few threads of people asking about the company.
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10 June 2024 | 0 replies
Simply stated, this type of deed does not provide protection to the buyer because there are no warranties.
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10 June 2024 | 12 replies
And if you're straining to put 25 or 30 percent down, when that extra cash could have gone toward down payment for home #2, I'd rather have the second investment.I just posted on this thread here about how the demographics are such that there are just going to be more buyers than homes available for the next several years, so prices aren't likely to go anywhere anytime soon.