Johnny Young
Deciding wether or not to pull the trigger
So I have been studying the strategy of rehabbing for almost a year and half while we built credit scores and retired debt to increase our debt to income. I've been actively looking for houses and running analysis on ...
Robert Steele
Scaring my hard money lender
I found a deal that I wanted to run by everyone here. A deal so scary my hard money lender needs to think twice about financing me. This wouldn't be the first time. Last time I scared the hell out of him with a mold p...
Jacob C.
1st Property Purchased (VA Loan)
Hello Everyone,My name is Jacob Chan. I am a 1st Lt in the Air Force currently stationed in the Colorado Springs area. I recently purchased a SFR (4 br/2.5 ba) with a 0% down VA Loan about 3 months ago. I still have a...
Ragnar Lothbrok
Accelerated Mortgage Payment
After doing some calculations, I realize it behooves me to pay at an accelerated amount of the mortgage up front. Obviously, as mortgages go, the lender has you paying mostly interest up front and principle years down...
Lee Ancona
HELCO scenario
Hello guys/gals,I have been browsing through bigger pockets for some time now and finally ready to post some questions and comments. First off let me explain who I am and where I come from. I am currently active duty ...
Giovanny Vizcarra
HELOC for velocity banking
Hello! I would like to ask for some input and helpful information, for using a Heloc as a means to paydown mortgages quicker.I have 4 properties. 3 are rentals, 1 has an attached casita. And my 4th(primary) property W...
Kyle Doney
Adding an Extra Bedroom. Worth it for a Rental?
Has anyone bought a 2/1 and added an extra bedroom to increase rents? I know every market is different, but in general is it worth the extra investment to bring higher rent amounts? Any Denver peeps have experience wi...
Kathryn Bowden
Kitchen Design Question for a Flip
Keep in mind, this is a $150,000 home after fix-up, and is a complete remodel. I am trying to decide if it would be worth making one design change. This is an open room kitchen, a U shape. The fridge on the right, ...
David Levy
I can do a 20% down, but why not 3.5% FHA? Please Help
Hi all,I've been a "renter" all my life and finally buying a townhouse in state of NJ to live in. After reading a lot about putting my money to work and I do have over 130k to work with, I am now thinking if I should ...
Michael Sellers
203k Newbie Questions
Hi everyone,I've been doing some research on FHA 203k loans, and I'm a complete newbie to investing so I still have a few questions. I've seen online (usbank.com) that the current average rate for a regular 30-yr FHA ...