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Cash Value Life Insurance VS Self Directed IRA
I know the two aren't usually talked about in the same breathe. Each would be compared to other products in the same wheelhouse. And they would be introduced by very...
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I have recently purchased a duplex REO property which has a number of violations with city liens. I am in the process of clearing the violations and running into some issues in trying to be the "owner/builder" of the...
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I’ve compared Chase, Bank of America, and Amex but I’m still feeling a bit lost. Here are my main concerns:
Wire Transfers: Outgoing wire transfers are a big part of my business. I noticed that Chase and Bank of Amer...
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Lately it seems that a lot of paid education companies, youtube channels, and many other podcasters are talking about these topics of debt, mortgage acceleration using a line of credit, payoff your home in 5-7 years. ...
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Hi, I've been sending out direct mail Looking to purchase a property under 10 units. I got an answer and have been communicating with the owner of a 6 unit building. I’ve been doing my research, but what are my option...
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Hey BP Community,
Getting a main stack replacement (sigh) so my bathroom is going to be torn up.
I was wondering what you all do for B-Class rentals regarding flooring and shower walls. Both are likely going to be ...
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If a property is listed for $450K, I'm pre-approved for $410K, but I do have a HELOC ($140K) to utilized and cover both the DP and the $40K difference, how should I put it on the offer? Would the mortgage company hav...
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Hello BP community! Newer member here! Nice to meet ya'll! So as we know from the community pages or listening to the podcasts regularly on repeat there are many paid sponsors. A lot of the products or services sound ...
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so I came across a significant number of what I would call scams. Every time I have come across said companies they usually have a hush hush ness to them and usually have meetings in weird places and start off by ...
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I am getting to the point where I will have to move from conventional loan products to commercial/portfolio loan products because of strict conventional guidelines and underwriting. My properties are SFR's, duplexes, ...