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I talked to loan rep for an hour this week about using a HELOC on a rental property I own F&C only to find out later that day that they don't do that except for owner occupied homes. I am planning to call some oth...
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Hey bigger pockets, I have taken the step of getting pre qualified for my first mortgage. I've been doing some shopping around with both larger national lending companies and a few local banks and credit unions. I tho...
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I help manage a body shop in Elmsford, NY. My boss has multiple rental homes that he bought, fixed up and has a steady income from. I would like to invest my money in time in homes that need fixing not only because th...
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What's everyone's experience with dealing with a mortgage broker vs lender? Are there certain pros/cons between the two? It sounds like a broker has many connections and can thus make the process a little smoother, ho...
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I’m searching for alternatives landers for Visio, they are great but I need other options to finance my single family properties as I grow my portfolio. I’ve found many landers are charging high fees on top of 2% orig...
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In the last 10 years Terre Haute’s population has decreased by 3.9%. A study said, population in Terre Haute has not dropped this low since 1910. Also, based on my research there isn't much big businesses there. The b...
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Hey Everyone,Thank you for the kind advice first and foremost that assisted me into making a wise decision to start off my RE portfolio. The bigger pockets platform allowed me to network positively and I found a GREA...
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Let’s start with a few notable facts:
26% of all renters in Worcester and 17% of residents citywide don’t own or have access to a private automobile.In downtown Worcester, 41% of renters and 38% of all residents don'...
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Hello , So I purchased a small 2- possibly 3 unit commercial property on a very busy and visible street In Rochester NY , I got my hands on it from the Monroe county foreclosure auction got 25k but the catch is it owe...
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Hey everyone!
What are some recommended books to learn about wholesale?
What are some pro’s & con’s to wholesale as well?