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First time using so I hope I am doing this right. Can anyone compare the difference in using a mortgage broker vs banks when trying to get loans for rental properties
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Hey, I been looking into building a four plex as my first deal and where I can live in one of the units. I talked to a local builder/remodeler and with what he told me and my research of other four plexs housing in my...
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Hey guys/gals,
I am a service member new to real estate investing. I have received conflicting guidance from several mentors on whether or not to use my VA loan to finance my first deal. I have done my due diligence...
Hello Everyone, We are very interested in using the Homestyle Renovation loan when purchasing our next home. Our question is, can the cost of hiring an Interior Designer and Architect be included in this loan?
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My parents are offering to sell me their townhome under market value. I don't plan on moving back to the states any time soon but I would like to purchase this townhome as an investment property. Does anyone have any ...
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My wife was out of work due to illness for nine months. Many of our bills fell behind. To make matters worse my mortgage with Option One was purchased by Litton Home servicing. This new mortgage holder has essentially...
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I've been listening to several of the BP podcasts mentioning seller financing. It's sounds like a great tool at times. What I don't understand is how you get the money to people.
let's say you buy a 100k house on se...
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I am a Navy Veteran and real estate agent in the Inland Empire, Southern California and am looking to help other veterans find homes and take full advantage of there VA loan. I've done a lot of research on VA loans an...
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Hi everyone,This is my first time posting and I had a question regarding DSCR cash out refinancing:Are the DSCR loan amounts calculated strictly on the debt service ratio or does an appraisal come in to play? Reason f...
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Hey BiggerPockets Community,I ran across a sparsely worded ad on my local Craiglist and was hoping someone could break down for me what is being offered by this individual. I'm not looking to invest as much as educat...