Matthew Odou
Where to move and invest if you live in an expensive area?
Hello everyone,
I feel that I’m ready to invest in my first house hacking rental property (2-4 units); I have the $ for a down payment, closing costs, and am going to be using the 203k loan fo...
Matthew R.
Beginner, Experimentation, and Future Reviews! + Adwords Nerds
Hey, Everyone! I'm excited to join the forums. I've been reading posts for a couple months now as well as listening to different podcasts, and I wanted to join in now that I have started my market methods and co...
Mindy Jensen
BP Podcast 233: 15 deals in the first 18 months - Arianne Lemire
Finding deals is hard. Getting started is hard. Taking the plunge can be nerve-wracking and a familiar term on this site is analysis paralysis. Episode 233 of The BiggerPockets Podcast features Arianne Lemire, and he...
Greg Newson
Is this private money loan legit?
I've been asked to pay $1,365.00 for Appraisal fee, loan origination and processing fees before loan can be sent to underwriting. It's a 6 month fix and flip loan at 8.65% plus 3 points in and 2 out. It's my first dea...
Chris B.
Tenant screening & application process
Planning to get my first multifamily property by the end of summer and wondering how to go about selecting the right tenants. At work part of my responsibilities include bringing on new talent to the team. I’m usual...
Account Closed
Computing ROI when offering seller financing
I am terrible at understanding ROI. In my bottom-line thinking, there's either profit or there is not. Assuming I'm using my own funds, I understnd there's ROI when I buy and sell, but how do I figure ROI when I add...
Rich Weese
$200,000 to invest. Your chance to help in the decision
I'm bored to death sitting in Quito. That is in Ecuador, on a LONG flight delay. I just put a deal together to sell a foreign property I wasn't counting on and it should net a fair amount. Â Â Â I've always tried to ...
Kimberly T.
Can you charge a different application fee for a married couple versus 2 individuals?
I'm researching PMs in other markets we're considering buying in, and have seen some PM sites with info for prospective tenants. When I look at their apps, I have seen some with the following type of set up:
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Brian Lucier
Cash for Keys vs. Cash for "Trees"
Facing a difficult situation today. One of our landlords owns land for development which has become a favorite stomp for homeless people living in the woods. To add to the dilema, the hotel across the parking lot from...
Joshua D.
Credit Cards? GOOD OR BAD?
How many of you out there use a Credit card for your investing BIZ or personal life? My wife and I don't use them because of the Dave Ramsey movement, but now that we are doing well with money I might consider it? wh...