Erin A.
FHA Reserves on Multifamily Properties
Hi all,
I'm in escrow on my first real estate deal (ever), a vacant triplex in Northern California. I'm using FHA financing and everything has gone extremely well... until now.
Despite asking my mortgag...
Joseph Moore
Data by zip code- why isn't this at our fingertips yet?
I've always been surprised that, with all the data wonk sin RE investing, no one has solved one of the most persistent frustrations we encounter, zip code specific data aggregation. The few I've found who do this char...
Peter Bollwerk
New user - looking for advice for SW Washington State
Hello,
I live in California (Bay Area), but will be moving to the Vancouver, WA area around the end of the year.
I've been interested in dabbling in real estate STR/MTR/LTR and have been researching options for the ...
John Steffen
House Hacking Frustrations
To all aspiring house hackers and those aiming for a single-family primary to hold it as a long-term rental, what are your biggest frustrations likely keeping you from jumping in the game?
Kayla Givens
Giving up on Denver and heading to Austin
I’ve been trying for months to get my first home and have decided to head to Texas. We’re looking at Austin and I know the market is quite competitive as well but the homes there seem to be at least liveable vs run do...
Michael Sanders
Question about purchasing my absentee owners lists!
I've heard that Out of State Absentee owners is a good list to farm but what about "In State Absentee owners." Should I include them in my direct mail campaign or should I exclude them when I purchase my lists from li...
Bob Williams
Where in Philadelphia for a newbie
Hello Philly investors, yet. I am ready to buy my first property to flip and I’m trying to decide where in Philadelphia would be a good farm area for me.
I want to stay close to my home so I am considering Mt Airy, Ea...
Seth C.
Your Creative Solutions for Closing 10-15% Buyer/Seller Gaps
I am seeing a number of properties in my target markets that are 20-30% above my strike price. Many sellers are willing to drop 10-15%, but what do you do to deal with that remaining 10-15% that will make or break the...
Jonathan Perry
Multifamily not enough cash down first time home buyer
Hello,
My name is Jonathan and I'm from Massachusetts this is my first post on BP. I have been on the hunt for a 3-4 unit house in Marlborough, MA. I have found a few and put in offers but keep getting out bid as I a...
Louis Hamric
Need some motivation
Man today was a rough day. I have been planning on using money from the stock market to do my first deal. I had a lot invested in 1 biotech that I thought for sure was gonna be a winner only to find it wasn't today....