George White
4-plex Appraisal with Few Relatable Comps
Hi everyone- I am at the Refinance stage of my 4-plex Brrr. I have started the cash-out refi process and am awaiting the appraisal. When I first bought the 4-plex, I noticed that the appraiser pulled comps that were i...
Thomas O'Donnell
Renting to Section 8 for the First Time
Hello all,I have decided to list one of my units as section 8 due to the neighborhood and lack of leads from non section 8 tenants. Does anyone have any advice about renting to section 8? I know people have very mixed...
Sarah Lorenz
Setting ARV based on comps vs. market demand?
Having a little "discussion" with my partner about setting the ARV on a flip based on the few comps available, vs. an analysis of market demand. In our area, there is high demand, very low inventory and very, very low...
Derek Curtis
findcompsnow.com
I searched the forums and found no mention of this website.Let's face it, having access to the MLS at all times would be ideal. However, some of us don't want to pursue a RE license, or have to constantly nag a realto...
Trevor Gillies
Deal Of A Lifetime?
My uncle has been investing in real estate for a decade or so and has about 10 properties. He has one that he described as the deal of a lifetime and has offered to let me go in on it with him. He is proposing that ...
Brian Kempler
Tips for getting appraisals high
I buy in Birmingham where okayish properties list for 50k, can be rent ready for 2-5k, and have ARVs of 80-90k.
If I can put 5k in and get the appraisal to 85k that will allow me to be front end profitable on rentals...
Faisal Farnas
My Landlord Is willing to Sell - Help !
BP Experts,
I am currently renting a townhome in a desirable location. I am looking to to buy my first home. I emailed my landlord asking if the house was for sale and he replied that he would be willing to consider ...
Vincent Pelletier
Rental Property Financing. Should I bring Comps to the lender?
Hello BP
When looking for a conventional mortgage from a local bank, would you bring Comps with you? I am still working to purchase my first investment and when talking with the lender it seems like it could reduce th...
George Savaricas
How To Challenge An Appraisal?
Hey Bigger Pockets Fam,Question: How Do I properly challenge an appraisal?Problem: I have a unique situation with my first purchase, have a Triplex under contract in AZ that's 7-Total Bedrooms and I'm using an FHA Loa...
Ethan Griffel
Working with appraisers
Hello everyone! I am nearing my first refinance on a BRRRR projecting and wanted to get peoples input. I've only had two other instances involving an appraisal in the past, one when buying my primary residence and one...