Kenny Simpson
Residential lending standards 80% better than 2008?
Residential lending standards have come a LONG way since the 2008 GREAT recession. It is much harder to qualify for a mortgage today than it was before the 2008 recession. Today 95% + of loans qualify show income in...
Bryan Wood
Should I get my Colorado broker's license?
Hi everyone. Should I get my realtor's license in Colorado if my intention is to fix and flip/buy and hold residential properties? I've heard both sides of the argument.
On another note, I may want to move into multi-...
Tim Porsche
Effect of Trump's Economic Policies on Interest Rates
Hi All,Just curious to get your opinion on what effect (if any) Trump's economic policies he has outlined would have on interest rates? Also what effect do you see them having on housing prices in general, as well as ...
Jimmy C.
Should I Not Spam Offers? And if Not, Why Not?
So a JV partner of mine said the other day " Just fax offers all day for 50% of the asking price"
Of course he goes on to say once we have on accepted we will do our due dilligence.
My thoughts on this after readi...
Adriel Cisneros
Are institutional like returns possible with smaller assets?
Hello BiggerPockets community,As I begin underwriting smaller acquisitions targets in both Logan Square and Englewood, I find it hard to project anything beyond a 10% IRR, CoC above 3.5%, and an equity multiple north ...
Karen Margrave
Joint Venture vs Syndication
Have you had any experience with a JV or Syndication on real estate? What is the difference between a Joint Venture and Syndication when it comes to financing a larger real estate project?
I know with all the new re...
George Wines
Renting Parking Spaces
Although most of these discussions are centered around renting/flipping/building/liens, I thought I would ask the BP community about renting parking spaces. I am in the Denver area and just purchased a condo in a 125 ...
Jim Stardust
Leverage, debt, and knowing when to stop?
Is there a formula for real estate investors to know how much leverage or debt they can take? I recall there's a commercial debt coverage ratio but does it apply to real estate investing? When would a person know th...
Lupe Santiago
Raising Capital through Note Hypothecation
Hi! I am looking to raise capital from some family / friends for my real estate lending business. I am an unlicensed hard money lender (legal in my jurisdiction - no broker license needed for non-owner occupied) and h...
Shequann Burrwell
got a contractor
I got a contractor that will do free estimates on the properties that I find. now I been reading on here and it seems that buyers don't take that into account when buying a wholesale property. I wanted to make all my ...