We have been discussing this at my office all day. I don't know much as this point, but here's what I know: "Fannie Mae is tightening the underwriting criteria for second homes and investment properties, the governmen...

I am looking at adding an out of state triplex to my rental properties.  Normally I can figure This stuff out on my own.  This is my first time trying it with non conventional financing.    Before we get all excited a...

I've seen a lot of discussion around this, but most of the info was from 5+ years ago and the answers were all over the board so I hope someone can guide me in the right direction (a referral to a lender licensed in L...

Considering money is cheap right now, it makes sense to borrow as much as you can. However, a larger down payment reduces the monthly payment and helps increase cashflow. Plus, if you have a larger amount of equity, c...

Hello! My name is Klesta and I'm brand new to these forums. I have been listening to bigger pockets for 10 short weeks now, but I feel I have learned more here than in any of my years of attending college or the MBA p...

Hi all.  I need some advice.  I have been trying to get my real estate investing started and I just seem to continue to sputter.  I do have one unit and that is doing fine.  However, I had a private investor whom has ...

Hey,  I purchased and rehabbed a house last year with a HM loan.  Back in November I applied with a new lender for a 30 year fix mortgage.  We are cashing out to buy a different property.  The lender took until Januar...

Does anyone know of any good home security systems with outside perimeter cameras that doesn't need wifi connections for a student rental?

Hello BP,

I have been working on finding a property to invest in. I have about $30k for a down payment however I am not able to qualify for a conventional loan because my debt to income ratio is too high when the mor...

Hey all,I am looking to buy and move into a 2nd property (my first SFH will be turned into a rental). I am looking at some local brokers/banks and can get around 4% for a 30 yr conventional 5% downpayment. I am seeing...