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If the seller agreed to kick back $30k of there proceeds from the sell, for renovation cost on the property. Would you only need the Balloon Payment agreement signed to have the money kicked back automatically?
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Hey BiggerPockets family,I was just approved for an owner occupant, Fannie Mae, 5% down with a purchase price of $1.3 million for a 4plex in the Phoenix Metro of Arizona
My middle FICO credit score is 759
My cur...
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This week the FED outshined expectations and instead of a .25 basis point reduction they cut it by .50% which is huge for home buyers! We are off to the races and it’s now or never to find a home and put in an offer....
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Hea BP Forums!I have found myself in a bit of a pickle.My wife and I have a property under contract for 345k with 20k in seller credits at closing, funded with a FHA loan. We passed inspection with only some minor pai...
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I am looking to purchase a house for $50k that is worth $70k for cash. I understand that banks like a property to "season" for a year before they will refinance.What I do not understand is if this applies to:1. If you...
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Hey BP, With the recent lower interest rates dropping, I'm considering doing a refi on my house hack duplex. I currently have a 30 yr @ 4.75% and am considering going to a 15 yr 3.25% with my local bank. I'm conside...
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My wife and I recently got married but have been living together for the last 8 years. She purchased a house (FHA Loan) that we are currently paying a mortgage on. Her name is the only name on the Deed. We are tryin...
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Anyone that knows the actual REO department side of things with a bank might be able to answer this question for me.
I was bidding on an REO and had a small (less than 3%) closing cost credit in my offer. Af...
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Just wondering if anyone asks for concessions on their offers. I came across one investor who said she always asks for closing help on her offers to decrease the initial out of pockets expenses. She also said she do...
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Hi everyone, I am curious as to the benefit of making a cash offer on a property, most likely a multi-family. As someone who is new to REI, should I make cash offers if I can? I have successfully squirreled away a d...