Will you make a copy of tenant social security card when they move in? Because i've heard that you need ssn of the tenant at court for eviction. I make copy of tenants ID but never asked for ssn because they applied t...

I believe I understand the base calculation for the replacement property in general. However, I am not clear on whether paying broker fees outside of closing could make a difference or be (tax) advantageous in certain...

Hey BP community! Question- Does my current lease payment for the apartment I am renting impact my DTI for an investment property I plan on purchasing? I have no intention on living in the property so it wouldn’t be a...

I'm not particularly interested in owning real estate directly, so I look at both syndications, private real estate funds, a simple REIT index fund. I generally only invest in syndications in tax-free states or in sta...

Hey so Im trying to  find a lender that will do a loan based on the Lease agreements and the appraisal.   I already have owner financed loans and mobile home parks that I own and single family.     How are people borr...

Hi Guys,How do underwriters calculate a HELOC on the DTI calculation during a 10-yr draw period?1) Do they include the actual Interest-Only payment reported on the Credit Report?2) Or do they term out/fully amortize t...

I am considering a partnership with a real estate investor to buy and hold multi-family real estate deals. We will call it "XXX Company" for example. The partnership is 50/50 (as defined by our operating agreement), a...

Hi everyone.. I'm new to educating myself on Real Estate investing but particularly interested in buying my first Multi-Family home here in Houston. I plan to do owner financing with a FHA loan but the properties here...

My wife and I are about to sell our old house (already living in another one) and we're looking to make a good amount of profit on it. My question is: Do I pay off my student loan or my rental property?  
Rental prop...

I'm looking for ideas or recs for financing a second home.  My wife and I are looking to purchase a second home in the San Juan Islands area of Washington state.  We are not looking to re-locate, just buy a great seco...