Uri Robinson
Pre-Approval w/o a Credit Check?
Hey BP’ers! Is there a way to get a pre-approval letter without having to get a Hard Inquiry on my Credit Score? I’m in the Upper 800s and super meticulous when it comes to my credit. I’m currently interested in a D...
Mat Poole
Approaching small bank lenders
I’m starting to shop around for lenders for my first property at the local credit unions. Any advice on information on myself that I should have ready to turn over? Obvious things like tax returns and bank statements ...
Stephanie M.
Quick Q - acquired property with tenant whose lease ends in 2wks
Hi all, quick question for you.. I closed on a duplex on 7/13. Current tenant’s lease expires on 7/31. I met with tenant same day as closing - to give application and let him know of two rent options if he applies, he...
Nick M.
Would you keep or would you sell?
Hey All,
Hope this note finds you healthy.
I own a quad that I purchased few years ago. If were to sell it I would walk from closing with a $140K check, of which $75K is the return of my down payment - so netting $6...
Brian Koons
House Hacking Tax write-offs
I am currently house hacking a 4 unit property. The unit I live in has 2 additional rooms that are both rented out. I currently am not using any space as a home office, and it would be somewhat difficult to designate ...
Sean Brown
Refinance a HML (New Jersey)
I have a mortgage 385K on a property I am living in. I have 100K and am seeking a 200K construction loan to renovate, add another floor with significant improvements. I am finding it difficult to get a Construction to...
Kate Kunkel
Heloc on rented NY Co op
Has anyone had luck with a Heloc or refinancing a Heloc on a rented co-op?We have a co op in NYC that we have rented for the past 2.5 years. There is significant equity in the property that we would like to use, but ...
Ann Ngo
ISO Advice on a 6' fence placement - is it LEGAL?
Recently, I found out that my 6' fence to my new (to-be-built) house is placed on a decline (hill) so that when I stand on the property, the fence is actually 3'. Is this legal, given the description from the builder ...
Carrick Young
Second Investment - Top-to-Bottom Rehab in Jacksonville, FL
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Jacksonville.
We purchased this property for $70,000 and spent a significant amount renovating it from top-to-bottom. Being our first reh...
Chris Valverde
Owner finance paperwork
Looking for advice on how to produce documents for a owner finance deal. Do I use legal zoom, a lender, or a real estate lawyer?