Jonathan Lowe
Out of State Investing
Hey everybody! I am new to the forums here, but have been listening to bigger pockets podcasts for a few years and have read a couple of David's and Brandon's books. I am 22, just graduated from college and am moving ...
Denise Tinsley
Forclosure needs extensive renovation
As a newbie I purchased a foreclosed home with cash at $22,000. The previous loan on the home was for $88,000. Comps for similar homes that are in good shape would be around $100,000. I have estimated that the cost to...
Alain Pujolar
Question from a newbie on how to find a good business partner
Hello, Everyone!
My name is Alain. I'm a Miami native living in Beavercreek, OH, which is a city in Dayton. I've been living here for 5.5 yrs now. I moved up right after I finished grad school to take a job as an Epi...
J. Martin
Convert interior door to wall - or similar - to make separate unit
I have an interior doorway/door that I would like to seal off to make the room on the other side more private. I'm thinking at least for the next 6 months to year, but maybe longer. I would like to leave the existing ...
Matthew Spaulding
How to Analyze a Deal Using Home Equity
Hi everyone, I’m very new to all of this and looking to get a basic understanding of deal analysis. I’m currently using the BP analysis tool and had two questions on the down payment portion. I’m planning to use hom...
Yishi Zuo
Mezzanine finance - development opportunity
Hi folks -
I'm new to BP and real estate (but very familiar with finance and comfortable with early-stage risk in general - I come from the tech venture world).
I'm considering making a small hybrid equity investmen...
Lily Wang
any lucks of investing MTR in Houston
Hi, I’m Lily, and I live in Houston. I started long-term rentals last year with a focus on Section 8 properties. However, the Houston Housing Authority recently lowered the payment standard significantly, by over $1,0...
Cody Cavenaugh
3.5% FHA vs Conventional 5%
What are the pros and cons of the FHA 3.5% loan versus the conventional 5% loan? I have good credit, and ideally want the lowest payment per month possible. Planning on doing a 30 year
Maribel Manibo
Vetting corporate private lenders and brokers
There's a ton of FB groups where people claim to be a lender but turns out they are not individual private lenders or are part of a "network", which is fine. Would like to know how you tell if they are legit, especial...
Karl Krauskopf
New up-and-coming in Seattle, WA
Greetings from the beloved Pacific Northwest in Seattle, WA where the market is red-hot, prices are high and climbing, and its still a great time to buy - that is if you can afford it.My wife and I grew up on the sunn...