Greg R.
Question about timing w/ a VA cash out & conventional refi
Hello all,I am currently working on a VA cash out (100%). Unfortunately, I got a really bad appraisal, probably about 15% low. I was considering going with another bank and trying my luck on another appraisal. However...
India H.
Newbie getting first rental with creative financing
Hi all! I used to be very active here on BP in 2017 and was going to purchase my first rental property. However, I got analysis-of-paralysis like many newbies and now fast forward to 2023 and I still haven't invested ...
Darsh Patel
Shorter Mortgage vs. More Cashflow
Hi Everyone, I wanted to get the community's thoughts on a debate I am having. I can buy a rental property at either a 30 year or 15 year fixed mortgage. The 15 year obviously means that I pay the property off faster ...
Savannah Walbert
New Investors Interested in Tampa FL Market
Hello! My fiancée and I recently made our first post here and after gaining some great advice we have refined our goals and our now looking for more specific guidance. We are aspiring investors looking to start our re...
Champaigne Shyne
House Hacking With Multi-Unit Using FHA Loan
Hi Everyone!So I have been wanting to buy my first property while generating income for the longest. I worked hard over the last 5 months to get my credit score to 753, pay off student loans, increase my credit line t...
Jerryll Noorden
Is DMM Dead, Does It Work, Is It Worth It. For ONCE This Is Answered Through Math
This is all you need to know deciding whether or not to do DMM Cold Calling Texting Or anything to do with lists.
To answer this, lets define a few concepts:
Marketing Campaign ROI:
Your marketing's ROI, tells you ...
Michelle Hostetler
Keep as buy & hold or sell?
Hello all! I came across a great opportunity in a sought after area outside of Columbus, Oh with very little rental inventory. My friend decided to move to Lima with her boyfriend and needed a quick close on her home....
Josh Asselin
First Time Investment Opportunity
Hello BP,First post. First time buying an investment property. I’m 26 years old. I went to look at a 3 family home yesterday. My goal is to house hack a multi-family and then move out after 12-18 months when I am able...
Stephanie Nurre
HELP: Bought a house that will likely be condemned
My husband and I recently purchased a house in Lake Forest, IL that needed some rehab. We did all of our due diligence (three mold companies, chimney inspector and regular home inspector). After beginning the mold rem...
Kevin Kennerly
Adding a bedroom to an apartment.
Is turning a dining room into a 3rd bedroom a good idea?I'm in the middle of an extensive turnover of a large 2br unit. The potential bedroom would be 7'x14'. Doing this would sacrifice the dining room. The kitchen wo...