J Scott
J Scott's Starting Out FAQ
In another thread, Josh suggested creating FAQs of topics that are often discussed/asked by newer investors on the site. While this isn't inclusive of the awesome contributions by hundreds of other contributors here ...
Rebecca McDonald
How do you obtain money with no Job?
I recently got denied a refinance loan on my property due to losing my job whilst this was in the process. I have no desire to go back into the work force I wanted to know what could be my other options of obtaining l...
Kevin Wang
How to verify income for self-employed? First time landlord needs help!
Hello, I am a newbie landlord and is wondering how to verify income for self-employed people? Tax return? Please advise!
Shiloh Lundahl
At what point in time does a college education not make sense?
There is an economic term called diminishing marginal rate of return. Meaning for every one more unit sold the benefit becomes less and less. With the rise in college tuition costs and the strong emergence of availabi...
Matt Inouye
BRRRR - Low Appraisals
Hi BP Community,I recently encountered a situation with my primary residence that got me thinking about how it might impact my use of the BRRRR strategy.I recently refinanced my personal residence with about 60%LTV. ...
Karen Margrave
LOAN BROKERS - CAN WE PICK YOUR BRAINS? Hard $, Pvt. $, Direct Lenders, etc.
LOAN PROS, often I see on BP questions on Private money, hard money, direct money lenders, etc. Though I'm knowlegable on hard money loans, I know there are many out there that are curious and would appreciate picking...
Joe T.
Screwed by lender, any recourse? Out $2200
So my lender did a pre approval on me about 4 times and I confirmed with them several times that I would be able to get a loan on a non-owner occupied duplex. Fast forward to 2 weeks before closing (yesterday), my len...
Porter Rappleye
Why is REI better than investing in the stock market?
Hello Everyone!
I'm trying to convince my finance/MBA friend why REI is a better business decision than investing in the stock market and I'm not sure he's convinced. What is the best article on BP you've re...
Ryan Rush
Getting discouraged. Everything is going wrong at once.
Everything has gone wrong all at once. I have 13 doors- which you would think would be able to handle about any issues that popped up, but the issues have happened too fast. I had insurance require roofs to be done- s...
Ron Thomas
House prices will never outpace inflation over time, its impossible.
Let me start by qualifying the title of this post with a couple statements. First, I’m not talking about your neighborhood specifically, although given a long enough period the title is likely to be very close to app...