Angie Bryant
Re-Fi Advice in Free & Clear Property
Looking for advice on the best way to pull equity from my first investment property that I own free & clear. I recently rehabbed it with private funds and have a tenant in place and would like to pull equity to r...
Laura Hildreth
Private Lender Pros & Cons?
looking at Private Lender's to fund property. What are pros and cons? Is 1% fee typical? Things to look out for? how do I verify I wont get burned?
Callum K.
Repayment of 2008 first time home buyer tax credit
In 2008 I purchased my first home and qualified for the $7500 tax credit loan that requires a repayment over the next 15 years. I made the $500 payment in 2010 and 2011 but in 2012 I converted my home to a rental pro...
Christopher Perez
50% of Loan Requests get Turned Down Due to Improper Packaging
Preparing Loan Requests That Get Funded Lenders are driven by many factors; one of them is self-preservation. Simply put, no lender wants to make a deal that goes “upside down” Therefore, a would-be borrower, wants to...
Josh Christians
What direction would YOU go??
Hello! I have a pretty unique situation.I have a family member who wants to help me with my real estate pursuit/dreams to financial freedom. They are willing to loan me $ interest free and not have to start making pay...
Cinque McKetty
5 Tips for Buying a Home When You Have Student Loans
Most college students require some kind of financing to complete their degree. Student loan debt is a serious commitment, one which can take up to 20 years to repay. But having a student loan does not mean you will be...
Bang Tran
How to write a contract when using private lenders
Hello all,
I would like to make a cash offer on a home using private lenders (family). I don't know how to even start, can someone please help.
Thank you
Tarik Turner
Why Condotels Are Dificult to fund
I often get Condotels submitted for funding. These deals can get funded however not all lenders have an appetite for them. Below are some of the reasons it is a struggle.Condotels, or condominium hotels, present uniqu...
Roger Mace
Being Creative in your loan acquisition: Knowledge is Power
Knowing your options make better and more profitable deals
1. Hard Money Loans: These are short-term loans from private lenders based on the property's value rather than your credit score. They can provide quick acce...
Keely Marshall
Hello
I'm new to Bigger Pockets . I've had some investment properties in the past and am currently looking for investors to help me purchase a hotel in Colorado . My biggest obstacle at the moment is coming up with the init...