Hey guys, I'm on a mission to purchase my first home (to live in, house hack, renovate and eventually rent out completely) by the summer of 2017. Here's the problem: I'm self-employed with a credit score hurt by stude...

Recently closed on a house and just listed for rent. Been listed for rent for four days now and only had one application. Applicant credit score too low so decided to pass. We are approaching the Winter season and it’...

Has anyone ever heard of these guys?  There is an old post about them about some work they did in Philly many years ago, but nothing recent.  They are based in NJ.  They apparently GUARANTEE 12% returns. I'm suspiciou...

I never thought I'd be looking to do a vacation rental, but I think I've found a good deal. The house is in an area I often travel to get out of the big city and reset so it's a win-win for my sanity. It's a super sma...

We FINALLY listed both of our houses for rent and received an insane amount of interest.  I have responded to more than 40 e-mails.  Due to the interest, we decided to hold an open house for each of the properties.  T...

Hey all, and thank you for your interest in my endeavor. I am posting today to request any feed bad on a deal that I am contemplating. This would be my first deal and want to cover all the bases to ensure I am not bei...

Hi everyone, just wanted opinions of this community.  I have done 3 deals using a mortgage broker recommended to me by a real estate agent (who I no longer utilize)  This mortgage broker was a little shakey on the fir...

I own two properties free and clear, with a total value of $750,000.  I live in one and rent out the other.  I’ve been turned down for a HELOC by three different lenders (Penfed, US Bank, and Wells Fargo) all because ...

Looked at a property this weekend in Fruitvale (Oakland area), within walking distance to train, nice quiet neighborhood.Price: $600kUnit 1: 3 bed/1 bath renovated and vacant, really nice unit, open and airy, 1,150 sq...

Over the years I've found that people do not read my advertisements completely and waste a tremendous amount of time showing property to people who do not qualify.  I've recently been sending an email to every inquiry...