Andrew Cruickshank
Buy my first property to house hack or buy for a STR/LTR
Hello everyone, I am looking to purchase my first deal in real estate! My question is what do you think is the better option for my situation. I am in the United States Navy and going on a year long deployment in the ...
Chaz Martinez
How do you propose a lease option to an owner. Can someone help?
Hi, I am interested in a property. The owner has listed it with an agent. However, he is an absentee owner and I would to propose a lease option. How do I structure this? What do I say, when I get him on the phone? Ca...
Sergiu Ionita
Example of a TERRIBLE craigslist ad I ran across
I ran across this ad on CL in Portland. This is exactly what the ad looked like, no pictures or anything:nice 2 bdrm (potentially 4 bdrm), 1 bath (potentially 2 bath) on large lot. 1952 sq ft. lease with option to pur...
Dina Joseph
Investing as 1099 employee
Question: How can I invest as a NEW 1099 employee (Ex. independent insurance agent commission only)? My last two years of taxes are from a different W2 job. How can I prove to the bank I can afford a property? I would...
Christopher Wedde
Getting that extra cash from a loan
BP,I am in need of some advice/assistance. I am in the process of buying my first property using a VA loan. It is a Triplex. I offered 165K and it was accepted, the VA did an appraisal on the property and valued it at...
Ryan B.
Moving states, dropping jobs, need mortgage advice!
Hey All so we are planning on quitting our jobs, moving down south, and getting a house. The good news is we have quite a lot of $ saved up and don't plan on getting new jobs right away (even if we did it could take ...
Alisha Scott
Looking to start doing lease options in IL, please help!
Hi, I'm in Chicago and am interested in doing lease options. Could anyone offer information for a beginner? Do I need a website right away? What do I need to get started (ie real estate attorney, where do I find contr...
Charlie DiLisio
Best strategy to re-finance my flip property.
I have two properties on the market that I have re-habbed and considering keeping one of them to rent out. What is the best way to re-fi the property and get my cash out of it. The mortgage is about 45k and It will ...
Julien Nassini
Urgent property refinance
Good morning All,
I hope all is well, I would like to share my issue with you all for some advise on how to tackle this problem. Last year around this time my dad was sick and I have to move overseas since he died to...
Nicole White
Seller financing for Older Couple
I found a deal with an older couple that owns several rental properties. They are looking to sell all properties as they become vacant. They are ready to sell the first available property however they do not want to u...