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As the saying goes work hard and not smarter! Many people will lead you to believe that hard work is the only way to get things done, but with new product I came across I am a believer that is not longer the case. I...
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I just purchased my first home using my VA loan option. I plan on living in this home for a year before refinancing it and purchasing another home.
I also have a mobile home for rent (that belonged to my fiancé at t...
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Still trying to find a house in Chapel Hill for our 2 UNC student daughters. Zero luck. Twice now, small homes that would be perfect have LEASES locked in through July 2025. Lender (One Brokerage from here on BiggerPo...
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Hello,I have a commercial loan, and it's coming up on the 5 year mark, so maturity is happening sometime next year. What are typical options, assuming I'd like to hold on to it for maybe 1-2 more years (but no more) b...
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Hi Everyone!
I've been involved in real estate investing for the past 2 years and have met many wonderful folks who have become great business partners.
I also am an proud entrepreneur and Manager with Pre-Paid Le...
I invest in single family and multi-family residential real estate. I have always managed my own real estate portfolio; I also have my Broker's license and I manage rental properties for others.I have been investing ...
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A listing came up on the MLS in our neighborhood for a great duplex. The listing says "take advantage of seller financing with an attractive 5% interest rate. A minimum of 20% is required."I've never seen an MLS / sel...
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Hello BiggerPockets community, my name is Johnquel Jones. I recently graduated from a 4-year university-May 2016- with an Accounting degree. I even more recently-July-accepted a job offer and will begin working...
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There are Five important points regarding Short Sale Double Closings (A to B; then B to C): 1) Necessity of Title Insurance for the A to B transaction; 2) Necessity of Disclosure to Short Sale Lender ("SSL"); 3) Neces...
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I am a new member on BP and this is my very first post. It amazes me all the people on BP that are so willing to help. In advance, I appreciate any and all information/help. My father is 59 years old and has $1,000...