Matthew Sarro
How necessary is a history of personal financial statements for a lender?
Hey everyone. I am reading through the "Real Estate by the Numbers" book now, and am still in the beginning where it discusses personal financial statements.For the past two decades I have been using financial aggrega...
Alec Santiago
Looking for opportunity to do basic work to gain experience
Hello everyone! I'm finally at a point where I can get serious about real estate. I just finished up my PhD, paid off my credit cards, and moved to Columbus a few months ago. While I save up to buy property, I'm looki...
Ethan Brown
Cash Flow or Capital Gains?
As a newbie investor, I’m conflicted between cash flow vs appreciation potential, especially in a market where everyone wants the highest price and deals are harder to find. If the cash flow numbers make sense, does i...
Steven McPherson
Is it more difficult to find renters in DFW right now?
I'm wanting to buy my first SFH rental here in DFW. Obviously COVID-19 has changed things, but I know the Texas economy, in general, took a huge economic hit with the oil crash a couple of months ago. Has there been...
Matt Oberski
SW FL Investors Chat - Residential and Commercial
During COVID, Real Estate has remained a constant - people will always need a place to lay their head/calculator/laptop computer. During the spring of COVID, many states saw a decrease in house sales, but speaking for...
Jonathan M Peters
Turning rental properties into a business is it needed?
Hey everyone,I have been thinking about this for a while. I'm really dumb when it comes to the people I should try and seek out to help me with the questions of: Why, When, How with a bunch of WHY?'s mixed in between ...
Daniel Ruby
Connector Wholesaler and eventually buy and hold
Newbie seeking information on lead sources, title companies, private money resources. Building relationships with buyers and having a database of active market that specifically has cashflow. I eventually will invest ...
Fabricio Kannenberg
My House Hack Plan in Chicago
I think it would be better to share my thoughts on my house hack investment plan here in Chicago so you all can pitch in provide any advice. Here we go:Property Type: 2-3 unit multi-familyArea: B Neighborhood, walking...
Thomas O'Donnell
FHA loans and Rehabs
Good morning BP fam!I was curious as to if anyone knows how much of a rehab can be done if I plan on using an FHA loan. I know that to meet FHA requirements, the home has to be livable. What type of rehabs should I be...
Amanda Leschber
Can’t afford home what option should I take
Seeking advice as new home buyer. I have been in my house now for a year and am having trouble affording the mortgage due to Tax increase. I bought the house at the high of the Market with a low interest of 3.8% FHA. ...