The Average American, or Average Joe (Josephine), is something we hear a lot about.  They have an average amount of credit card debt, an average amount of cars, and average amount of kids, etc.  This is all well and g...

The allure of real estate investing is undeniable: the potential for financial freedom, passive income, and the opportunity to leave the daily grind behind. However, if you're a new investor just starting out in the w...

I have someone who is trying to qualify for an FHA Loan. He has a credit score of 680, but has 5 credit cards, most of them close to their limit.

He is coming into some money and can pay down some cards, and asked m...

Property Managers and their fees are an almost unavoidable part of building a real estate portfolio. But what if I told you that your property manager can charge you a fee that will actually make you MORE money in the...

Do you take rent electronically?

I frequently see discussions on here surrounding single tenant retail tenants such as Walgreens, Dollar General, Family Dollar etc. As a CMBS lender, I often see single tenant retail projects come across my desk as th...

Input requested. Thank you I have 150K equity in current home and just closed on Heloc and have zero balance on 75K HELOC credit line.Will I still be able to do a cash out refinance to have more accessible funds for r...

Has anyone had success with a HELOC for a rental property in California in 2021? I have a property in Sacramento that I'd like to get a HELOC for and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions, I tried applying for o...

In the intricate world of real estate investment, striking a delicate balance between profitability and tenant appeal is crucial for success. As a realtor with a unique blend of hands-on experience, including personal...

I took out a 180k HELOC on my primary and didnt have a good exit strategy. I used it to buy my STR in yucca valley and its doing well so it was a good purchase! I really want to find some lender out there that can mak...