Sierra Swords
Ways to put down less than 20%, not owner occupied, conventional?
Hi All! I am a 25 year old new investor who just purchased her first duplex out of state a month ago. I am looking for ways to buy another with less than 20% down? Can you get any kind of conventional loan, not owner ...
Joe Coyne
Six-Unit Apartment in Cleveland, OH area
Hey All,I'm working on a deal right now in the Cleveland area that I'm pretty excited about. It's 6, 1 bedroom units commanding an average rent of $525/unit (below market). It's in a great neighborhood and is being ...
Sam Mitchell
Security deposit-free rentals - Would you use this service?
This new startup, called Rhino, is launching a new insurance product for landlords that claims to negate the need for security deposits. In theory, this will make listings more appealing and cut down on the hassle of ...
Mike Medina
Let's debate... What's the future of commercial real estate?
Before Covid, I was doing my research to invest in a 8k-10k sqft strip center or a building with store fronts and apartments on top under $1 million. I've heard so many small businesses that have closed down and I'm s...
Matt Ryan
HELOC Construction - Inspection
Hi Everyone,I own an empty lot that I want to build on and would like to get some input on the biggest construction risks.I am taking out a HELOC on my current home to pay for the new construction and will take out a ...
Ryan Gifford
Real Estate Analyst By Trade Wanting to Personally Invest
Hi everyone!This is my first time posting on Bigger Pockets. I live in the Bay Area and work for a public home-builder as a Land Acquisition Analyst. My day-to-day tasks include in-depth market research, pro forma com...
Francis James Gillies
What direct mail doesn't work right now in Southern California.
I can direct mail in Orange County, Riverside Country, LA County, San Bernardino County, and San Diego County. BUT what doesn't work right now and will break my bank? Also, what areas or categories are too competiti...
Account Closed
BRRR: Appraise house before construction is complete?
Hi BP community,
What are your thoughts on appraising a home thats currently under construction (as a net new build) and then refinancing once the home is complete? Is this possible..has anyone done this before? If s...
Frank McGovern
Postcards?
I want to start my direct mailing campaign soon. What is a good website to order postcards from? Is there a better way to go about getting postcards? Any feedback would be great. Thanks.
Dan Williams
Are banking relationships important? or does it mean you are over leveraged
Hello All,Background - I own 13 SFH all with conventional mortgages. - Currently, our LTV across all properties is 40%. - No experience with portfolio loans or commercial lending, educational awareness from...