I do apologize for the long post here, but there’s a lot to get out here.I’m posting in hopes of getting real data and information from folks before making the plunge into my first RE deal. I need a mental adjustment ...

Use other people's money, they said. Leverage, they said. Harumph.
Mortgage 1: My personal residence (duplex) in Boston. With rates low, my promo rate on the HELOC expiring, a bunch of exterior renovations I want to...

Like all of us, I'm looking at investment properties around the Triangle (mainly SFHs that meet .70% rule, mainly for equity). I'm starting to expand my search because of how "hot" the market is.When does everyone thi...

A lot of people have been talking about this new limit, without much perspective on the issue. The issue is that the GSE's, Fannie/Freddie are going to limit the number of 2nd homes and investor loans that get rolled ...

Hello BP! My wife and I are tired of talking about real estate investing and are ready to start. Unfortunately, we can't figure out the financial hurdle of our current situation and are seeking guidance. So here's the...

I have a rental in CA where I live that I bought 2 years ago. Now that I’ve joined BP I realize it’s not a good rental investment (thanks to the calculators-although I pretty much knew). I just signed new renters to a...

Here’s my dilemma. I have ~$150k in an employer 401(k). My job ends at the end of February. After that my and my husband’s plan is to invest in multifamily rental properties, reinvesting all of the profits as we go in...

Hey everybody! I purchased my first flip house back in August of 2016. I held this house way longer than I anticipated due to a full time job, other side businesses, and life being really busy! I contracted out 75% of...

Totally meant to post this like a year ago. On page 292 of the document, which is page 309 of the PDF. That link is to the servicing guide for Fannie Mae loans that was updated on 11/8/2017, so the page number and inf...