Cory Johnson
Hello from Minneapolis
Hi BP! I've lurked a little bit here in the past but decided to create an account and get active. I figured a proper introduction would be a good way to get started.My name is Cory and I'm in Minneapolis, MN. I've bee...
Nick Noon
Frustrated/Confused About Closing
So I pretty much just came on here to vent about my frustrations. Here is the timeline of events:December 30th - P&S Signed with closing date of February 8th for a 203(k) loan. The sellers explained to the listi...
Francis A.
Minneapolis - Penn Ave Area
Hi,
I'm a Biggerpockets newbie and a duplex owner in Los Angeles. I have family living in St Paul. I have been looking at duplex properties in Minneapolis for a few weeks now. (At first glance, the math makes...
Twana Rasoul
5% Down Conventional Loans for 2-4 unit Multifamily
Fannie Mae is coming out with new guidelines to allow 5% down payment on 2-4 unit multi-famiy (Owner-Occupied)...This is huge news at least for an area like San Diego where FHA (3.5% down) can't be used for 3 and 4 un...
Pat Jackson
Outfitting an Airbnb; economics vs. convenience
I'm considering partnering with someone to try and Airbnb. I'm inspired to try running an Airbnb long distance. https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/biggerpoc... This situation is appealing, as my partner would ...
Josh Humbert
Chronic over thinker- Thoughts on taking a less than perfect deal to get started?
Like the title mentions, I am a chronic over thinker and know that I could spend the next 2 years learning every possible approach to BRRRR, the details, the risks, etc. I am a pretty resourceful thinker but I cannot...
Nitya Gospel Jetson
First Commercial Property - Thoughts Appreciated
Looking at a co-invest opportunity with a friend on a University Student rental property. Its priced at $480k, the portfolio lender has offered a 5% rate for a 20-year loan with the rate being revised every 5 years (n...
Steven Myers
1x6 Pine for Baseboards
I'm in a middle of my first major rehab and need to replace the baseboards. I was looking at Home Depot and most of the selection has more ornate design than I want or is MDF which just seems cheap to me. I was wond...
David Sicks
Second mortgage on residential real property?
15 years ago, I bought a residential property and lived in it for two years. Then I moved away and rented the residential property. I have paid down the original mortgage quite a bit. Can I take a second mortgage now ...
Tara Gupta
Looking for GREEN General Contractor, Plumber, Electrician
Hello all,I'm looking to do some sustainable remodeling in the Providence area. I want to find a general contractor who specializes in green remodels-diverting waste from the landfill, replacing windows, insulating th...