Brian Gibbons
News: Are Lenders Removing Overlays?
http://www.housingwire.com/articles/print/35087-fannie-mae-lenders-say-its-now-easier-to-get-a-mortgage"For the first time in seven quarters, we see a pronounced increase in the share of lenders, particularly medium-...
James Choi
Physicians Loan for multi-family
Has anyone here used a physicians loan for a multi-family property? If so, how has it been going? Any lenders you can recommend?
Thank you!
Ismael Ayala Jr.
Local housing authority paying less than the HUD 90-110% standard for local zip code?
My local housing authority put in some vague language to the payment standards for the landlord. And I need some clarification from those who are section 8 landlords.
Regarding the actual payment to landlords, they s...
Tom Server
Sec 8 increase to fmr wants to see rent roll
I have a triplex with one Section 8 tenant. Pays $950
Since I inherited the tenant, and the prior owner never raised the rent of section 8.
When I emailed DCA agent with the increase, I told her i wanted to raise it...
Amber Arsenault
Difficulty Getting Applicants that Meet our Standards
My husband and I have jumped into the world of real-estate! We have done a lot of reading, found a property where the numbers checked out, and are currently screening potential tenants for the multi-family unit that w...
Brandon M.
When to increase rents?
I am in the process of purchasing a small self-storage facility with existing tenants (no contracts), and everyone seems to pay different amounts for the same size units. Some have been there for 10+ years, and some d...
Michael J Scanlon
Illinois Section 8 standard rates
I am considering BRRRRing properties in lower income areas then renting them using the Section 8 (housing choice voucher) program.However,I’m having difficulty figuring out what the standard payouts are and how they w...
Jason T.
HUD Loans & Market Rent
It's been my experience that HUD properties are required to maintain a ridiculous high standard of maintenance. If your property doesn't meet those standards then they really get into you. Not only is the maintenanc...
Severin Sadjina
Started marketing with rent probably too low | What now?
Hi folks!Severin, the nerd from Norway here, and I could use some input...Short version:Looks like I set the rent I ask for to get my first deal* rented out too low (about 10% under market) by accident. But I already ...
Jay Chekansky
Am I overlooking something while in DD?
Hey BP,I have a property under contract right now and I'm in the DD process. Since this purchase isn't as straight forward as all of my other vacant property purchases, I figured it'd be a good time to invite my "mes...