Trace P.
Out-of-state: Notary or Power of Attorney for closing?
Hi! I am an out-of-country investor and was trying to find out how I can sign the closing documents for purchase of a property. I heard that the buyer, by right, has to be physically present to sign off. Do I get a no...
David Wicks
USDA then FHA Financing?
Hello everybody. So, I purchased a my first home (house hacking by the room) with USDA financing in July of last year. I am coming up on 1 year of occupancy and I want to use favorable financing to purchase a multifam...
Colin Hudson
NEW BP Chicago member, seeking first 3-4 unit house hack!
Hello All!Long time visitor, first time poster. I'm looking for my first deal in Chicago, specifically a 3-4 unit building to house hack with a FHA 203k loan. I've begun vetting deals with a broker, and am targeting t...
Emily Wilson
Loan amount for house hacking
Hi,We've been telling a family member about house hacking. I'm not sure it will work in the Bay Area as it is just so expensive here and the rents probably won't cover enough of the costs to an amount he can afford. ...
Caroline Gerardo
Mortgage Events This Week
Couple things in mortgage news:
NPR ran a story this week about #veterans not getting the forbearance promises made and they are in foreclosure.
Eight days later the VA halted, stopped foreclosures for #VA loans unt...
Christopher Young
Looking to hear how doing a house hack in the Denver area went?
Hey guys just looking to hear from investors who recently did a house hack in the Denver and the surrounding areas went for you? Im interested in the Aurora and Lakewood area.
Pranav Chunduru
Fannie Mae/ Freddie Mac vs. Private Lending
I am looking for lenders in my first House Hack. I want to know what the pros and cons are going to Fannie Mae for my loan vs the Private Lending route.
Logan McKay Zylstra
Is House Hacking in Utah Dead?
Personally, house hacking has enabled me to forgo the traditional route out of college and escape W2 life (I'm not knocking traditional jobs, just not for me). However, in today's market, it will take an amazing deal ...
Hailey Padgett
Chicago investors: What areas of Chicago would you NOT invest in?
I am looking to buy my first multifamily to househack in Chicago. For those investors (new or seasoned) that have property in the city, what neighborhoods do you stay away from? Why?
Thank you.
Brittany Myrick
The Newest New England Investor
Hi BP Community, Although I have been listening to BP podcast for quite awhile now, I am new to joining this online community! My husband and I currently have a property in Annapolis, Maryland that was once our home a...