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FIRST POST!!!!!I am active duty Navy living in San Diego and am wanting to get into the real estate game in Missouri by the end of 2015. I grew up in St. Louis, and spent my College years in Springfield and have famil...
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I would like to hear people’s discussion on what they believe or have found to be the most effective ways for a new investor to build credibility. When I speak of credibility I’m referring to working with financial in...
Similar posts have probably been posted a million times, but I couldn't find it, so here it goes.My question is if there is any way to get a mortgage/loan from a bank or other entity to finance my first rental propert...
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I was asked to loan 2500 to get 10% back in 6 months. What should I ask for to (1) know its legit and (2) ensure I get my money back in 6 months?
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Hey folks, rookie in South Texas here. Found a house in my neighborhood, it is to go to foreclosure auction May 2016. I was able to make contact with the bank that is holding the note. I was told that I could buy the...
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I’m looking for recommendations for financial institutions for a HELOC.
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Looking to refinance a duplex and a SFR in Ohio. Looking for recommendations of what financial institutions favor working with investors. Thanks
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All these "approval in 5 minutes" lenders online for HELOCS that offer 13% interest rates.........Is this the going rate for a HELOC?? They all seem to have the same application software that does a soft credit pull a...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Columbus.
Purchase price: $202,000
Cash invested: $7,000
Sale price: $251,000
Buy, (light) Renovation, Rent (Airbnb and STR),...
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One of seven penalties imposed by the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority, Lloyds faces a $218 MM fine for misconduct and alleged manipulation of LIBOR. From a recent statement by Aitan Goelman of the CFTC, “Lloyds is ...