Mike Reitz
Airbnb arbitrage advice needed!
Hello,I have an Airbnb arbitrage opportunity in Nashville, TN. I’ve looked over the Airdna info and it seems like a good opportunity.Are there any Airbnb arbitrage pros on here that would be willing to take a second l...
Lauren Hogan
FICO versus VantageScore?
Hi BiggerPockets - This question is for the lenders on the site. I understand the differences between a FICO score and a VantageScore. Which do you prefer loan applicants check prior to applying for a loan? and WHY?! ...
Account Closed
How many closing costs will a short sale lender pay?
For those of you working short sales: how much does a lender typically accommodate commissions, escrow/title, taxes and other costs associated with closing the sale? I'm working with a lender on a short pay off. I'...
Ed Taslak
Where does List Source get its data?
Has anyone wondered where List Source (and others) get their data? I go on all these county assessor sites and they all make me confirm that I am not using an algorithm to mine the data off their records. I'm guessing...
Brendon K.
How would you draw area maps? For the statisticians
It occurs to me that we could possibly use data from previous sales to mathematically find average house sales for different areas. Some thoughts:Appraisers use a weighting system to figure out how much the value of a...
Argi Avetisyan
Flood insurance cost very high - Flood Zone AE - quote is $3-3.5k
I have a rental property in flood zone. I am refinancing and the lender requires flood insurance. My insurance agent told me it would cost $3,000-3,500 per year to insure this through NFIP/FEMA. Are there any alternat...
Greta Andrews
Home Equity agreement???
How do we feel about home equity agreements. I'm familiar with Home Equity line of Credit and home equity Loans. I was looking up a loan. And the algorithms be algorithming and suggested home equity agreements. My ins...
Jeongmin J.
Zestimate and other website price estimates?
I found that my home has lower Zestimate (by Zillow) and the other website price estimates compared with other similar homes in the neighborhood. It is actually significantly lower than a bank appraisal.
When I shop...
Dylan H.
Is relationship banking still around?
Hi BP - Just wondering if in your experience it helps at all to have accounts open with a CU or community bank you intend on borrowing from? Or is everything an algorithm based on credit score etc.?
Leon Smith
Deal machine vs zestimate who's right ?
For anyone in maryland I'm looking up this house I want to wholesale and Deal Machine gives one price and zillow gives another which one is accurate?