Evan Lagerloef
Reaching out directly to banks vs. using a mortgage broker
Hi All,I am currently looking to buy my first personal residence but will also be looking to buy my first investment property this year as well. For my personal home, I am looking for a fixer upper to basically do a l...
Andrew Urban
Craigslist (or other sites) apartment rental tips
I would like to start building a list of tips to help people rent their apartment quickly. Some of the strategies I use are:
* Post everyday by using multiple e-mail account
* Use Postlets to make a nice clean app...
Ron Jensen
Attitudes change when they learn you are "in real estate"
I am a novice but over the years I have noticed that I will get along with someone splendidly until they ask "what do you do?" and I say that I am getting into real estate. If that is their career or job, their attit...
Danny Mak
WFH Impact on Airbnbs
Recently I had a deal fall through at the last second. I was disappointed. Maybe it could’ve been a blessing in disguise with the uncertainty in how working from home for corporations will impact real estate.I’m revis...
Jessica Piff
What does living in the primary residence mean exactly?
I'm interested in buying an investment property, but want to use house hacking to get smaller down payments on larger priced homes. I've read you need to live in the house for at least a year before you can leave and ...
Derek Rocco
Student Housing Lesson in Pittsburgh and why BP is invaluable
Hi, all.I was getting really close to starting to finance a deal in a College town near Pittsburgh. I posted about it here on BP and got some really great advice. I actually got to talk to a seasoned investor and he s...
Rahul Bhatt
Need help in evaluating real estate deal
My little introduction I am investing in real estate from last 5 years started with rentals. as of now hold 15 rentals units (all 1-4) here in California and Ohio. this is the first time I am trying to invest in a sma...
Account Closed
Are 3% down FHA firt time buyer loans being approved?
Hello all,
Would like to know if anyone has experience with 3% down FHA first time loans are currently being approved.
We have an accepted offer on our house, but the buyer just indicated that they are ...
Kaleaf Washington
New investor from North Carolina
Hi, I Am Kaleaf. This is a journey I'm wanting to start with a bang. I want to put real infectious positive change in my life so that I may provide the same for others. I'll be around to learn what's needed to be succ...
JP Garcia
Cash Cap Ex reserves over multiple properties
For those of you who have multiple properties, what is your cash reserve strategy?
More specifically, does your cash strategy change as you acquire more and more?
Hypothetical example - you have 2 properties that ...