Christina Zimmerman
Can I get my PMI removed?
Hey, all.
I am under contract for $165,000, and the appraisal just came back at $178,000 (you CAN still find deals, people!). I am purchasing as an investment property and putting 15% down, so I have a $50 PMI paymen...
Dan Illes
The Disaster That is Canadian Real Estate ... and Lessons From It
I wanted to share something that has been going on up here as I believe there are lessons for everyone, and I don’t think this gets coverage at all in the US.
Up here in Canada we have had interest rates increase at ...
Paul Sandhu
Who here does welding in a STR
There were some metal bed frames and staircase railings that needed welding. Used 110v FCAW. Splatter was a problem. I wetted down some cardboard or some canvas drop cloths and spread them in the drop zone of splat...
Scott Trench
More Riffing on Mortgage Rates (I think they will keep ticking up!)
As we enter 2H 2023 and head into 2024, I expect mortgage rates will increase and eclipse 8% on average. First, I expect the federal funds rate to rise one more time by 25 bps, to continue to rise before settling in w...
Mike Schorah
If mortgage interest rates rose to 9% would average rents double?
If mortgage interest rates rose to 9%, would average rents double?
Rickey Brunson
Advice for a New Real Estate Investor in the Current Market
Hello Bigger Pockets Community,
I'm excited to be here and get involved in real estate investing. I've been doing my research and have been closely following the real estate market, but I'd love to hear your insigh...
Nicholas Misch
Need Advice on a VA loan Refinance
Hello Investing Hustlers,I have a big dilemma that I need your assistance to figure out. Last June we purchased a new home. Our old home has a VA loan on it (yes I am a veteran) and we turned it into a rental. When we...
Micah Smith
Decline in midterm rentals bookings or rates?
My condo is always booked as a MTR, however my current tenants move out in less than three weeks and I have no tenants booked after that. Getting nervous, what should I do? Lower my rate? Is there a way to see local t...
Matt Hall
Currently own home and have refinanced, what now?
Hi, have currently owned my one family home for about 7 years now, still needs a few thing but I’m pretty good shape overall. I refinanced last year to a 3.1% interest rate. Am looking to get started on finding anothe...
Poonam Barad
Primary home refinance in Covid 2020
Want some advice on if I should consider refinancing my primary home mortgage in current Covid Times. My current interest rate is 3.8%. Please advise as I am a newbee and any help is appreciated. Thank you so much!