Any thoughts on retail sales activity after the expiration of the tax credit? How is it affecting your evaluation of comps and market time? Is retailing just too risky right now unless it is a no brainer deal? Presen...

We have looked at a pre-foreclosure SFH  that is being "sold as-is, inspections for information only". It also says "broken glass in back, not suited for financing". NOTE: it is not listed as a pre-foreclosure on the ...

Hello! I just listened to the latest episode of the BiggerPockets OG podcast where the guest was referencing conventional investment loans with a 15% LTV. Does anyone know where such a lender might be? Looking for lon...

This past week the FED indicated a pause in their historically paced rate tightening cycle. 
The pause in rate increases should have the effect of eventually lowering mortgage rates. 
I have written extensively abou...

Investing in real estate can be expensive. But what if I told you that you didn’t have to use all of your money to fund a real estate investment. That’s where hard money comes into play. When looking for fix and flips...

I own a rental property free and clear. Do I get a HELOC or Cash Out Refi? I plan on doing another deal, not sure what just yet, interested in BRRRR or STR. I like the idea of a HELOC so Im not paying unnecessary inte...

I am looking to buy a investment property in NJ. I am trying to decide if I should get a loan from a bank as a conventional mortgage with 25% down from a bank or should I use my other investment properties line of...

Let's say the lot value is 450k (idyllic neighborhood) but the structure is worth only 45k. Will I have trouble getting conventional lending for this property?Any pointers on offer / appraisal process?Thanks!

I understand that DCRs need to be 1.25 and above for commercial loans, but what source do lenders use to compute those numbers? Tax returns? Just most recent or 2 years worth? Do they ignore depreciation as it appears...

**This a new one for me!!**How to underwrite a applicant that is retired living on supplemental income and proceeds from a sale of their home? What type of information should I request besides monthly bank statements...