Jeff D.
What Markets to look at now and post Pandemic?
I'm located in NY and have been waiting on the sidelines for a few years now educating myself and waiting for the cycle to end. Now seems like the right time to test the market and make lower offers. I'm interested ...
Sam Leon
Foreclosure Auction - Going to give it a try
As I have posted previously, I typical look for properties to buy and hold (rent). Seems the South Florida market is so heated I either face a bidding war the first day a property goes on the MLS, or I end up gett...
Rich Weese
Rehabbers
If you are still in the rehabbing business, are you using borrowed funds or your own money or joint venture? If not your own funds, % for JV or rate you're paying for borrowed funds? After paying for borrowed funds , ...
Irish Mac
Newcomer buying out of State
I'm a newcomer to the real estate game looking to buy my first rental property. I live in NYC and have been looking at different options about buying my first rental, such as house hacking, buying upstate and buying i...
Brian Collins
I believe I have found my first deal and need advice
Hello BP Community,Going to look at a couple 4-plex's on Monday. They are currently listed for $39,900 and are directly across from each other, Fannie Mae properties. I have ran some numbers using the rental calculato...
Douglas Costello
Looking for advice on
I recently sent out my first direct mail campaign and I found a motivated seller right off the bat. She is out of state and not making payments on the house. The bank has moved in and winterized the property but I d...
Austin Muller
How do I start investing in real estate?
Currently serving active duty military and I plan on getting out soon. I would like to take advantage of the VA loan. I figure that this could be a great start for real estate investing. Likely would be the place I w...
Jodi Low
Hold or Sell & Help with the #s
I was generously gifted an out of town property just over a decade ago (2008) and have more recently become inspired and excited about learning how to use this property for wealth building. I've been on BP for a coup...
Lakshay G.
Is Pre-Approval "standard"?
Hello Everyone,I would like to get pre-approved for a loan so when I do have a good deal in front of me, my realtor would be ready to make an offer. My question here is Do I have to get a pre-approval from the lender ...
Steve Hodgdon
How to lose $20k on a Non Performing Ohio Loan
All we ever hear is the good news. Brokers and gurus promoting 25%+ returns. Promises of quick turn arounds. No sweat, no strain.Many times that’s true. I’ve built a portfolio of performing loans that more than pays m...