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Results (162)
Charles Coaston I passed my exam. Now the hunt is on for a Home to lay my license
30 May 2016 | 11 replies

Hello biggerpockets folks, I just passed my exam and I have real estate brokerages calling me from all over time. I need help on deciding even which ones to call back. I'm more interested in the ones that get the list...

John Scully My Master Plan
10 March 2023 | 7 replies

I have been creating a plan for my first property. Tell me if I'm crazy or rational. I want to cap out an FHA loan on a 4-unit in my county (which is $900,000). I plan on saving up 3.5% of that in the next year, which...

Chris Mason Question for HMLs from a "soft" money lender.
19 October 2016 | 6 replies

I was spitballing with a homebuyer with a particular itch, and we came up with an interesting proposed HML structure. I'll describe the scenario, the itch, and how we could in theory scratch it.SCENARIO: BRRRRrrrrrrrr...

Bryan Buckingham Seeking Loan Type Advice
2 January 2024 | 6 replies

I am a contractor and building new homes is my best margin in my area for me. Vacant lots are 400k to 1 Million in my area as well. My problem has been that I have only built one ground breaking to completion project ...

Michael Class 15 vs. 30 year Financing for Rentals
7 January 2020 | 30 replies

Hey everyone, new to rentals on my end. Im struggling to get my cash on cash over 9% when evaluating 15 year mortgages. I'm looking to build my portfolio of rentals using only 20% down for each. I have solid job incom...

Kyle Jacques Should I turn my garage into game room in STR?
21 October 2024 | 14 replies

We have a heated garage at our STR. We currently have a pool table and foosball table for guests in first floor living space, but was thinking of adding a ping pong table in garage.   Does it help if we have PS5 or no...

Derek Davis Low money down/help with closing costs
5 April 2019 | 10 replies

Hey guys! Finally decided to post a question on the forums as I am currently looking to purchase my first home. I'm from Columbus, Ohio and am looking for a loan that allows me to put little to no money down and also ...

Mickey Busanet who should pay Utility charges
30 December 2022 | 6 replies

when renting out a house should the tenants pay the utility separately or should I include that in the rent, same question if I were to make it a section 8 rental.

Daniel Beckius Do Your Amenities Change Your Target Audience?
2 February 2022 | 13 replies

Besides location, I am convinced that the amenities that you provide in your vacation rental can change the demographic / audience of guests drastically.  Example: I had a pool table in the dining room of my airbnb (o...

Nick S. Airbnb/str management advice
16 December 2024 | 21 replies

I’m finally wanting to pull the trigger on getting another property, but this time the primary goal of turning the sfr into an Airbnb. Couple questions:1) Unfortunately there’s no cohosts available in the area and nee...