Melissa Faraias
Refinancing Advice needed for First Time Investor and DSCR Lender Recommendations
Hello BP community,
I am close to finishing the rehab on my first rental property and looking to refinance soon. Does anyone have any good DSCR lender recommendations? The property is located in Houston.
A lender t...
Devin James
How the market has shifted in just a few years
In 2021, we saw buyers upgrading to larger homes, taking advantage of 3% interest rates to afford an extra 300+ square feet.
Today, smaller homes are selling much faster as higher rates make additional square foota...
AJ Wong
Ten Real Estate and Economic impacts of the LA Wildfires
One week into 2025 and the US housing market is facing considerable new challenges. It goes without saying that the recent and ongoing disasters in California are some of the most devastating and destructive in recent...
William C Bruckner
Improvement Exchange Cost
Hello all, I am looking at performing my 1st improvement exchange. I'm rolling 2 condos into a SFH. I'll have 70k for improvements. What's the typical cost for the process?
Devin Entmacher
Lower than expected appraisal on BRRRR
Hey there! I recently applied for my very first cash-out refi after buying, rehabbing, and renting a home a year ago. The appraisal came in significantly lower than expected, and other properties in the area, in way w...
Austin Johnson
Need Construction Loan in Long Island, Nassau County, NY
I am closing on a house in Long Island, Nassau County, NY that needs significant work. Can anyone provide any advice on obtaining a construction loan from a lender?Does anyone have any recommendations for lenders?Than...
Kelly Elterman
Cash flow vs. Appreciation
Starting out in the San Antonio market and having difficulty finding SFHs that cash flow well. Is this a function of the current market? Should I look elsewhere? Or are most investors still investing here despite poor...
Justin Kroepfl
Foundation issues in potential rehab purchase
I have been looking for quite some time to find my first rehab in my area. I found one that is in an up and coming neighborhood and could bring in a significant profit, but............we noticed and have since found o...
Collin Corrington
San Antonio 2025: The Alamo City's Tech-Driven Real Estate Renaissance
As we look towards 2025, San Antonio is positioning itself as a prime destination for real estate investment, particularly in the tech sector. The Alamo City is undergoing a transformation that's set to redefine its l...
Chris Martin
Coal ash pond reportedly flowing into Cape Fear River, Wilmington
I hope this doesn't end up being another Dan River type incident. Unfortunately, the Sutton Power station ash ponds are significantly (5x to 6x) larger than the Dan River ash ponds according to NC DEQ Inventory of Duk...