John Truong
Line Of credit on investment property
Hello BP members,I have enough cash to buy and rehab one property. But I can buy two if I can finance the repairs.I have an idea of buying a rental property all cash. I will then apply for some kind of *line of credit...
Ronald Bowser
Property Management Inventory Tracking
Hello BP,We are currently trying to come up with an accurate, yet cost-effective method of tracking inventory we stock on our trucks. This includes regular items needed in order to repair and maintain rental properti...
Nancy Durso
What Is Cap Rate? A Key Metric for Real Estate Investors
The capitalization rate, or cap rate, is an invaluable metric that quantifies the expected rate of return on commercial investment properties, like apartment buildings. Real estate investors rely on cap rates to analy...
Charles Kappe
Help - First FHA Loan for rental
Hello,I am looking to purchase my first property owner occupied and cash out after 6 months to turn into a rental. I received a pre-approval for $198,500 at 3.250% for an FHA loan. I will need to bring to the table $1...
Matthew Simms
New Member Introduction
Hey everybody out there on BiggerPockets!
My name is Matt Simms, and I am a new member as of a few months ago. I’ve been hesitant to introduce myself for a few reasons, but mainly the vulnerability of opening up to a...
Aaron Blair
Utilizing home equity
Hello BP friends -Although I've been on BiggerPockets for some time, browsing forums and gaining insight, this is my first forum post. It was the lessons learned here that led me to go for it and purchase my first inv...
Eric Casey
New Member Near Hartford, CT
Hi All,My name is Eric Casey and I am about as new to real estate as they come. Fresh out of college and working my first 9-5. I have really no experience in real estate, but I have envisioned myself getting into smal...
Brian Webb
Which path would you take to a HELOC in my situation?
My primary residence is a live-in rehab that is still ‘in process.’ The two remaining projects are finishing the yard (irrigation system, sidewalks, grass, fencing and flowerbeds/trees/bushes) and building a garage. I...
Jeff Tumbarello
FDCI eats another, Treasury getting read to eat 2 elephants
Correction: FDIC
http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/silverstate.html
On September 5, 2008, Silver State Bank, Henderson, NV was closed by the Nevada Financial I...
Dante Campbell
Buy and hold investing
Hello everyone I’m back again with more questions and a little bit of an updated plan as I’ve been doing some research just want some feedback and possibly some motivation stories appreciate it ahead of time.I’m 21 wo...