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Hello Bigger Pockets community! I am looking to purchase my second property in the upcoming months. I am curious to see if down payment assistance programs are any good? I have read a few previous posts explaining tha...
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I've found a few of these myself, though few are willing to lend on duplexes like I want to buy. For example, TD Bank offers mortgages at 3% down, lender paid PMI. I found that Investors Bank offers a program with 5% ...
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So a borrower of a performing 2nd just submitted a 'Request for Mortgage Adjustment' to FCI and requested a short sale. All that was provided was a written summary of expenses, and the last 30 days of pay stubs. FCI h...
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Does anyone know the validity of the the RibbonHome buying program? https://www.ribbonhome.com Do you know of anyone who has used it and if so, did he or she have a positive experience? I have a good friend struggling...
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Found this FAQ, thought it might be of interest:
HUD and VA home purchasing
There's also info there about a program for teachers that I didn't know existed!
I was inspired to write this because of a webinar I was watching of a national RE "guru" who was trying to convince me what he had to offer was the newest secret to real estate investing. My common practice now is I'l...
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Has anybody heard of Sam Primm and his FasterFreedom program? Has anybody on here joined and found value in it? Is it legit? Is it worth it? Thanks!
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What’s the difference between having a certificate in real estate vs having a license ? I was planning to get my certificate first and then the license eventually, but is it even worth to go for certificate first ? Or...
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What lenders offer heloc on a rental property in Brooklyn NY?
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Has anyone had any experience selling to someone in the NACA program? I received a call from someone who wants to purchase a house and advised that they are a member of the NACA program. I searched for information and...