Shane Pearlman
Cashflow Doesn't Build Wealth?
While cashflow is key to keep the property safely under control, I seem to find that the larger returns for our portfolio to date come from strategic growth of equity. My wife and I are still fairly small in our inves...
Brian D Gleason
Is a 20% down payment on my first owner occupied duplex worth it?
I am currently in the process of getting pre-approved for a loan, and looking to get into what many people are calling house hacking now. I have saved enough money to be able to comfortably put down 20% on a 200k hous...
Brie Schmidt
HELOC payoff strategy
Twice recently people have told me of this new strategy to use a HELOC to pay off your mortgage faster. You essentially take out a HELOC to pay off your first lien, and then use that account to direct deposit your pa...
Jeff Salberg
First Timer: SFR BRRRR thoughts, feedback and comments
Hey there! First time poster here looking to get some initial thoughts, feedback on a great deal that came our way. Details below. SFH in northern CA (2/1 ~ 850 sq ft on 1/2 acre lot). Currently rents for $1215. Purch...
Greg R.
Housing crash deniers ???
Unfortunately I've been away for a few months while taking care of some personal matters, so I haven't been able to keep up on discussions.
However, several months ago there were ample amount of folks here insisting...
Sean Conners
Lending and Closing Costs
First time posting and first time home buyer. I’m about 3 or 4 days from closing and I reviewed my closing disclosure and I’ve come across a problem. I’m taking out a VA loan, And the lender I have now has my final cl...
Meghan Begue
Is Colorado's Multifamily Market Still a Good Bet for New Investors?
Hey BP Community!
I’m currently on the hunt for my first investment property in Colorado, and I wanted to share my experience and hear from anyone who's been navigating the same market. Initially, my goal was to secu...
Account Closed
Conventional Loan VS. Hard Money Lender
Greetings BP! I'm currently in process of purchasing a home, I am a veteran and will be using the VA home loan. I have an agent and just recently he suggested that I use a hard money lender instead of a mortgage compa...
Daaimah Brown
Where to start? Pay check to paycheck. Bad credit and no savings.
Where to start, how to go about getting into first property this way? Suggestions? Need to know (i.e. research I should be looking into)...Types of programs, properties and strategies. None of my own money? What are t...
Jeremy Toney
16, 32, or 64 units for first syndication?
What are you recommendations on how many units should be targeted on someone’s first apartment syndication?What are your favorite markets for multi family investing?