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Robert Kiyosaki started his business career basically by writing a book (Rich Dad/Poor Dad) and using the proceeds (royalties) to invest in real estate properties.
How many people here have thought about using the sa...
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Hello my fellow BP community,Ive been waiting for several months for a short sale approval to purchase an off market 3 unit investment property that is priced significantly under market value. I had a couple lenders ...
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Does anyone know how to remove pet odors from carpet?
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Any savvy RE-friendly Lenders in my area (Eastern Washington)? Need to pick your brain. I have just passed my first year as a self-employed and looking to get my second property. However, I cannot go with the traditio...
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Hi everyone, I'm a long time RE investor in SFH rentals. I've also done well flipping Primary residences. States that I've owned in are PA, WV, KY an TN.My good friend has asked me for advice on purchasing his first p...
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When it comes to financing investment real estate, a major component is lender options and my best suggestion is research and education.
I entered the mortgage business in 2004, and almost twenty years to the month,...
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As a newer BRRRR / Buy-and-Hold investor, I went shopping for HELOCs recently and would like to share some insights gained from this recent experience for other people obtaining their first HELOC. Hopefully, this docu...
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Of those who are buying larger multifamily assets how many of you utilize a bridge loan before putting permanent financing in place opposed to going straight into permanent Freddie/Fannie debt (or HUD or any type of p...
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I'm looking to make my first purchase on a 700k property. I have never gotten a home loan before and while I can cover a large mortgage I don't currently have a ton of cash.
The disclaimer is that I'm NOT INTERESTED...
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Hey all!I just wanted to get some feedback from the commercial real estate veterans out there. I currently manage a commercial real estate valuation firm with a Certified General Appraiser that has over a dozen years ...