I have recently heard several established real estate investors mention this, but specifically what does that mean? I understand "their price" but the "your terms" is throwing me off. Is there really that much you can...

Hi, I am new to the Bigger Pockets forum and to REI.  I am an "accidental landlord" and am renting out a townhouse that was my personal residence.  I decided to become a landlord because my townhouse development is st...

Hello BP family. I am looking for some advice. I am a new landlord who is house hacking a duplex. I am screening potential tents to move into the vacant unit. I have an offer that seems enticing and would like some gu...

Hi all, I am refi'ing a new remodelled acquisition with conventional mortgage and I just heard about the limitations of delayed financing exception. It seems like I can only take out as much as the purchase price. The...

How much should one expect to pay in closing costs for a typical rental property loan right now. I am looking to borrow $225,000 with a conventional loan. I see these online sites with rates as low as 3.75% APR, bu...

EQUIFAX SUFFERS MASSIVE SECURITY BREACH Equifax, one of three nationwide credit-reporting companies that track and rates the financial history of U.S. consumers, says a giant cybersecurity breach compromised the pers...

On one of my rentals, previous tenant left balance on the water bill. Now that I have new tenant, the city said the bill would have to be in my name. Because of the balance the old tenant left, their policy would...

Yep, 15 months.  She's not a drug dealer, but she is receiving a very large divorce settlement, has no income, will be going to nursing school.  She is worried that without income she'll have a hard time getting appro...

Hello. As a first time buyer I went forward with the mortgage company my realtor recommended and now I'm worried I did not get enough competitive offers for a loan. About us: My partner and I have excellent credit (~8...