Peter Kandra
Hello from Central, NJ
Hi everyone. My name's Peter Kandra. I've been monitoring the forums here for a few weeks now and find a world of info available. I've been purchasing SFR in the Trenton, NJ area for almost 3 years now. I currentl...
Marchelle Albritton
Best advice to a new developer
What is the best advice you could give to someone starting out as a real estate developer?
Stephanie T.
Need assistance analyzing bank note deal
I am totally new to the purchasing of notes. I have recently begun working with local banks in gaining access to their non-performing assets/notes before they're handed over to brokers. One bank recently sent me the ...
Kenneth McCormick
The best way to buy from a close relative?
Preface: Fairly new to all this.I have the opportunity to buy a two unit property, where we currently live in both units, from my brother. I intend to purchase the property, live in one side and rent the other when he...
Michael Episcope
Portfolio Managers Forecasted Returns Explained
(Updated version for all BiggerPockets members to enjoy.)If one portfolio manager forecasts a return of 20% on a real estate investment and another one forecasts a return of 15%, which one is the better choice?Answer:...
Alexander Cercone
The home of the free the land of the investors!
Hi everyone,
I’m Alex and I’m soon to be heading home from my long 3 year station in Okinawa Japan with the Marines. Let me tell you I’ve never been more proud and excited to be an American! I may kiss that sweet Am...
Wendy H.
Tenant Screening Question
Hi BP! It's our very first time screening tenants and have a question. We're running into a lot of applicants where they have older parent(s) that live with them, some who still work, some don't. Our current requireme...
Mark Fries
Using a property manager is over-rated
I've been heavily investing in single-family rental homes in Jacksonville Florida for the past 5 years. I definitely don't have all the answers and I'm still learning everyday but with a portfolio consisting of over 3...
Hadar Orkibi
Qualifying For Multi Family +5 Loans
I have a question re Freddie Mac and Fennie Mae Loans - Multi Family. or any other Conforming loans.I just had a chat to a mortgage broker who advised me that to Qualify for these loans the buyer must have minim equit...
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Few questions about REOs
Thanks for reading...
1) Are banks more likely to accept a lower offer on an REO property if no financing is needed? In other words, if I can purchase the house outright, in cash, as opposed to someone that will be b...