Vicki K.
Did I make a mistake?
Hi everyone and Happy New Year to you all! I wish you all great business success, prosperity and few headaches.Speaking of headaches, let me share with you my current debacle in hopes of getting some reassurance that ...
Brian Gibbons
News: Are Lenders Removing Overlays?
http://www.housingwire.com/articles/print/35087-fannie-mae-lenders-say-its-now-easier-to-get-a-mortgage"For the first time in seven quarters, we see a pronounced increase in the share of lenders, particularly medium-...
Paul L
Duplex under contract
I've got my first deal underway. Monthly rent $1600 total for both units. ARV 130K. Picked it up for 62k, and it needs ~20K of rehab. We close in 1 month. I'm intending to do the interior painting myself so that shoul...
Troy Knight
That time an investor you probably know, took me for $40,000
Some of you have seen my posts on here and they are generally providing help to others. I'm not necessarily asking for help here, but any professional input and advice is certainly welcome. Last fall I began talks wit...
Anca Lunn
Percent ownership in a joint project (sweat equity vs. cash)
I have a partner who is willing to put in 100% of the cash up front for some properties we are looking to buy, rehab and either sell or rent. I told him I would be willing to put in sweat equity. The question is - doe...
Mike Lightcap
Handyman/contractor as partner, what's fair split??
Hey guys I'm looking to buy my second property and would like to get a fixer upper so I can either 1) put some equity into it by fixing it up and then renting it out and refinancing to get another property or 2) flipp...
Kyle Jenkins
Seeking advice on basic tax strategy
I currently have a condo in connecticut that i will be renting out in august. I am moving to a single family in texas. I am looking for advice on taxes from the basics. With this property going up for rent what are ta...
Brandon Galloway
Builder “Materials Escalation Clause”
Question for Realtors or anyone who has recently bought a home in this market. Have your clients been stung by an escalation clause? I am looking to go under contract with a Pacesetter home soon and was advised there’...
Ian Davis
First Property
I'm on a fixed income. I'm interested in purchasing a rental property. Do I have other lending options besides conventional loans?
Yolanda Wesley
Hello
I am new to Bigger Pockets. I am a Real Estate Investor and I rehab and wholesale Properties. I'm looking for Certified Home Improvement Contractors in the Southern and Central Maryland Area.