Karin Crompton
Potential buyer has a USDA loan. What do I need to know?
Hey all,We received an offer on a property today in which the buyer is using a USDA loan, a product I'm not very familiar with (but will learn). To cut to the chase, is USDA similar to a VA loan in that the buyer is e...
Alex Tokmazeyskiy
Received Complaint for Not accepting Sec 8, How do i respond?
I posted an ad stating "No Section 8" and received a discrimination complaint for it. Ad has been taken down already a few weeks ago. Due to long process and apartment being vacant i just did not want to deal with lon...
Saad L.
HELP!!! Nervous and anxious!!!
Hey BiggerPockets!!!
So to start off, I want to house hack and move out of my parents house into a duplex that's being sold in my neighborhood. It's listed at about $200k and I'm definitely thinking of doing FHA fin...
Donna Hutchinson
Rent Amount for Section 8
I am in the process of renting a property using Section 8. I am asking for $1295 in rent however the housing authority approved $1223 although the Zillow estimate is $1295. Can I challenge this? If not, can I charg...
Brett Baginski
New Jersey - Section 8
I recently listed my property for rent (first time), and one of the tenant inquiries asked if section 8 was accepted. I read the laws in NJ and it sounds like I cannot flat out refuse to rent based on section 8. Is ...
Isamar Ochoa
Low DP options for a $1.5M home in the Bay Area to househack!
Hi BP Fam,Just wondering if anyone can help send me the right direction. I'm ready to make my next home my primary residence to qualify for low DP programs (ideally 0% DP). I've heard that some programs have a price l...
Duarte Marques
Thoughts on buying section 8 rental property as first rental property?
What do you think about buying section 8 rentals, already section 8 approved and turnkey (I know it is basically the same, the property has to be in incredible conditions all the time because of the yearly inspections...
Samuel S.
Mobile Home Startup
Hi BP folks,
So I recently closed on my first mobile home park, and over the last few months have been in the process of upgrading several of our current POH's. Throughout this time, I have been thinking a lot and r...
Jon Fletcher
Tax Filing Time - Historic Tax Credits Fun
I received approval for federal and state (NY) Historic Tax Credits. It was a long road, but worth it! Which forms do I need to file my taxes?
Account Closed
Is Using unsecured lines of credit right for me?
Hey Everyone,Recently we have run into the dilemma of not having the down payment needed to work with hard money on our deals. As a solution, we have spoken with a company that applies for multiple credit cards for a ...