Hello, folks.
I am married. We have 4 SFH rentals in TX and OR with a market value about 1.3 millions at this time. All the properties have mortgages. The mortgages are only in my name.
I want to protect our investme...
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Trying to find some information from this great community of Bigger Pockets before I speak to my expensive lawyer.I currently own a distressed property owner financed through a trust indenture (similar to a contract f...
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Hi, I was approached by a friend with an opportunity to invest. His plan is to get a loan from me (promissory note) and then use the loan as the down payment from the bank. After talking to an attorney, he explained f...
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Hi BPers 👋I'm calling creative minds here to bounce ideas around a house hacking opportunity.The building: San Francisco based 3 unit building. I'm renting out one unit and the owner does not live on site.The opportu...
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I have a property in a land trust, and I'm trying to use this property as collateral toward the down payment of other properties. The bank is ok with that. But the title company requires docs like recordable certifica...
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Hello everyone,I'm seeking advice on how to lower my debt to income. We have a couple of investment properties with owner finance terms that include a pretty high monthly payment. I'm looking for a way to eliminate th...
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Hey BP. My question is where and how do you SET UP seller financing? If you have a handshake and are aligned with a seller on the amortization, rate etc.... THEN WHAT??!!What company do I go to to set up the lone an...
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can you do seller financing on Deferred sale trust? what i mean is me as a Buyer, Can i acquire the Property from a seller through Deferred sale trust and make monthly payments for agreed 30 year Term? is there anyway...
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Just got my first deal. Now we are ready to renovate. Is it customary to pay contractors anything up front? Most bids came in asking for 50% up front and 50% upon completion.
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I'm not sure if this is the best place for this is here, but, a young woman I know received a house from a trust after a family member passed. It has a HELOC. I believe it is for around 45K. She has enough to pay it ...