Hello All,My name is, Burton. I'm an executive specializing in small business operations, and a complete novice regarding real estate.  Looking forward to learning more about this industry and making some productive c...

Gathering bids on new construction over/under duplex. One builder says spray foam between levels for sound barrier. Will that just transfer thunking of footsteps through joists and ceiling of lower level more?

Hi BP! First-time homebuyer here. Circling in on a 2-family at about $200,000. The home needs a minimum of $50,000 in renovations. I am approved for $300,000 and will owner-occupy 1 of the units. Below are 3 loan poss...

I'm not sure if this post should be for the agents, or the lenders section; mods move this, if needed.We are looking at the options for a small-farm, with some properties ranging from 15 - 45 As, in either Northest WA...

I financed my first investment successfully in Brooklyn NY using an FHA 203k loan a few years back. I am now interested in doing it again, however I already own 2 multi fam properties. So, a couple of questions:
- wil...

I'm working on getting my real estate license in California. All I have to do is take and pass the exam. I already work in internal medicine and plan to do real estate on the side (selling minimally) to family and fri...

Hi All,
I found a nice opportunity that is a few more units then I anticipated and I need to switch from a residential loan (already pre-approved) and underwritten to a commercial loan. I'm not too concerned but I'd...

Hi all,
I live in FL (primary home), and we have a STR property (that our family uses a lot as well) in Banner Elk, NC. We bought this property last September.
I'm looking at purchasing an additional STR property, a...

HI all, We are in search of a lender (small bank, Credit Union or other) that will allow us to put less than 20% down for 3-4 unit owner occupied property.  We were looking into Home possible product but it is no long...

Hello all;
I'm a new person on the site, but have been reading it nonstop for a couple of weeks. I am 41, an IT professional for 13 years and make a good salary, but would love to get out of the cubicle farm sooner r...