Eva Freeman
Opportunities from Hurricane Harvey
13 September 2017 | 15 replies
That statement was a venting directed toward a large quantity of misinformed posters, many of whom seem to be looking to swoop in and take advantage of Houston's misfortune.
Lanre Akande
Graduate Student Interested in Real Estate
26 July 2023 | 16 replies
Make sure to remind your lender about the FHA Self-sufficiency rules and guidelines IF you are going FHA route.
Warren Lance Barber
Seeking Advice on Move-out Charges to Tenant
27 July 2023 | 8 replies
I wouldn't fret over her lack of sufficient notice.I would study your market carefully and get your rents up to market rate.
Account Closed
401k loan
17 September 2014 | 21 replies
@Debra Leeson and @Leslie Pappas - if your job is relatively secure and/or your 401K balance is sufficient to cover any penalties and taxes in the even of a worst case scenario, this is quite safe - what in the world are you so worried about?
Michael Campbell
Question about streamlined FHA refinance
2 February 2017 | 15 replies
FHA streamline is great for lenders because they get a shiny new government insured no-risk loan to sell on the secondary market with very minimal paperwork, underwriting, and documentation required, relative to every other loan out there (except a VA IRRRL streamline refinance), but for borrowers it almost always makes sense to cough up the extra paperwork to refinance into conventional with no mortgage insurance, assuming there is sufficient equity.Streamline FHA refinancing a pre-2015 FHA loan will save some money.
Brian D.
Glossary of Terminology, Rules and Formulas
27 August 2019 | 0 replies
I'm not affiliated with them in any way, but I've seen the BP glossary and other sites and personally I prefer the clear, concise explanation - and especially the inclusion of formulas - that dealcheck.io provides.I'm still in a pre-first-deal phase of my REI journey, but I'm starting to create/customize my own spreadsheets and information cheat-sheets to have at the ready as I feel I'm now sufficiently informed to get off the bench and into the game.I hope you find it useful in your journey as well.
Nicholas Trans
First Time Real Estate Investor as an Overseas Contractor
29 February 2020 | 23 replies
I recommend collecting sufficient information to make a sound and balanced decision, then take action.
Jase Strasburg
Is live-in-then-rent in San Francisco feasible?
24 July 2023 | 7 replies
However if you plan on buying 3-4units, there is a trigger rule for FHA, it is called the self sufficiency test.
Nik Krohn
Renting a fully furnished home; how to protect it?
27 December 2020 | 4 replies
Contact your agent and see if your current policy is sufficient or if you need to add anything.
Elmer Wayne Fisher
Releasing tenant to put the house on AirB&B
8 April 2023 | 11 replies
Quote from @Elmer Wayne Fisher: If you decide to move forward, all you have to do is give the current renter sufficient notice so they can plan accordingly.