Sam Akif
Flooring in triplex
Hi I purchased my first triplex fully rented in Philadelphia. Currently all of the units are carpeted. Once the tenants move out would laminate flooring be ideal or vinyl? I see an equal amount of comments for eith...
Michael Kaminski
Closing on new primary home before current home sells how to avoid dti issues
Currently looking at closing on a new home in november/december and do not anticipate selling ours for a month or two after we move. Playing with some DTI calculators I’ll be hovering around 50%. My plan was to recast...
Sam Mitchell
Seeking a recommended lender for refinance
I'm looking to do a cash out refi on a property of mine in Chattanooga. I'm located out of state so don't have any local lender contacts. Hoping for someone experienced working with out of state investors. Doesn't nee...
Claude McGee
Increase NOI with solar, EV Changing, Energy Efficiency
All,I am a licensed Realtor in Hawaii and California. I have been in real estate since the early 2000's. For the past ten years, however, I have been working in the solar industry, initially in residential but the pa...
Alex Nein
Financing Options and Deal Analysis for Mixed Use
I am currently getting out of my first deal as a flip hoping to net around $80,000. We have found a Mixed-Use property for $200,000 on an off market deal. Total SQFT of the property is $2178. The bottom floor is a b...
David S.
Best “bridge” loan option under $100k?
We are looking to buy a new primary but want to do so without selling our current primary first. This would require an additional sum of $60-100k for 6-7 months. We have no debt but don’t want to set up a HELOC or mor...
Lorraine Hadden
Affordable Homes, Where Are They ??
Is there really a LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOMES nationwide?Is there a housing shortage or is there really a problem with the BARRIERS caused by productivity, land use, zoning and mandates that limits construction? The new...
Vladislav Bobkov
VA One-Time Close / Construction Loan in Los Angeles area
Hello BP Community! I am researching VA OTC loans in Southern California (Los Angeles County). Currently in the military, and will be getting out in May 2026. I and my spouse are planning on buying a small multifamily...
Sunny Malik
High W2 Income w/ 3 new rentals - What do I do?
Hi BP,
Over the past year me and my business partner built 3 new homes in the ATL area. My business partner works in real estate full time and I bring most of the money to the table through my high W2 income.
Ther...
Michael Keller
HELP! Tell me why this won't work...
I originally posted this in the development and new construction forum, but didn't get the responses I was looking for. I thought this might be a better forum for the question. Thanks!Recently, a friend and fellow rea...