Logan Allec
Non-Taxable Income for FHA Loans: Do 401(k) contributions count?
It is my understanding that in calculating effective income for an FHA loan, non-taxable income (like child support for instance) may be grossed up at the greater of 15% or the borrower's tax rate for the previous yea...
Corey Dutton
Average Down Payment in U.K. is 17% versus 2.9% in the U.S.
Why are homebuyers in the U.K. obliged to put down more on a home purchase than in the U.S.? Because in Europe, home ownership is still considered a privilege and not a right. The government-backed, FHA loans offered ...
Alex Huang
BRRRR and Holding Properties in a LLC
I am having some problems with the BRRR strategy, particularly with having my first property in the name of a LLC.It seems that the banks in my area won't (can't?) refinance the property unless it is under my personal...
Fatima Champagne
Private Investor Inquiry - Seeking Private Investor
I located a foreclosed home that is selling for $180,000 and has a zillow estimate of $430,000-$500,000. Similar homes on the same block and area have sold from $385,000- $439,000. The home needs repairs that are quot...
Ben Hofstra
Becoming a Sponge
Hello all, I am about half way through The Book on Rental Property Investing. As of right now I am just getting started and am welcoming any and all information that might be helpful. The one clear goal I have is to b...
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Knowledge is power for helping Hispanics
Understanding Cultural Differences
Knowledge is power for helping Hispanics achieve the American Dream.
By Tony Cohen-Enriquez
In what can be seen as a growing trend, George Porras with Remax Master in Covina gets ...
Tajinder Kandola
differences between Multifamily, strips and office buildings?
what are Disadvantages and Advantages of each of these and which one do you recommend? (I prefer multifamilies by a Long Shot)
Lalo Arenas
Eager to learn in Kansas City, MO
Hello, BiggerPockets!My name is Lalo and I've lurked here for a few months and realized how silly it is not to introduce myself. I've always had an interest in real estate but I was born and raised in Los Angeles and ...
Brad Rondeau
Selling rental - capital gains
Hello, I bought a condo in Laguna Niguel CA in December 2009 (short sale) for $365,000. Today it is worth about $550,000. In 2009/2010 I did $29,852 of improvements including interior paint, carpet, remodel kitchen/b...
Lisa Hoover
DO EVERYTHING YOU CAN TO BUY IN 2017 & LOCK IN A 30 YR RATE
PLEASE, FOCUS & DO EVERYTHING YOU CAN TO BUY REAL ESTATE BEFORE FALL 2017 and lock in a 30 year interest rate.Housing Prices in the US will be coming down slightly over the next 2 years as interest rates go up.NO...