Eric P.
Dropping PMI with appraisal?
Anyone ever have any luck getting rid of PMI early with an appraisal? Here's my thought.We just bought a house and it appraised above what we paid, my math shows that with our payments (factoring in front load intere...
Brian Coleman
What do you look for in a good lender?
Hey all,I'm beginning to get started here in Austin, Texas and have my plan as far as what I'd like to go after, short term and long term goals, and what to look for in an agent, but I had a question about lenders. Th...
Peter Aziz
Los Angeles N00000000B
Hey there, BP! So, I'm not sure that I'm exactly a 'New Member'... but I haven't been very active in the forums. I'm hoping to change that as my investment strategy changes going forward and I'm looking forward to int...
James Letchford
VA Loan Exemption
I'm new to BP and just getting started in my real investment journey. I need some help with freeing up my VA Loan so I can make another jumbo purchase. Here's my situation:In 2008, my wife and I purchased our first ...
Jonathan Dempsey
What Books have Inspired You?
Hello BP community!
I am curious what books you would recommend an investor read. Whether it be real estate specific or general investing.
Recently I have read Rich Dad Poor Dad, The Millionaire Next Door, You...
Ray Os
Homeowner Insurance claim premium increase questions
Hi everyone, the hot tub in our primary residence froze and pipe burst, manufacturer came to check it and said it is beyond fixing. He also said my homeowner insurance will cover for it if I call them. I have 2 questi...
Jon Schwartz
Who understands the vacancy control clause in CA Prop 21?
Ballotpedia has a pretty good summation of the vacancy control clause in CA Prop 21, which will be on our ballot in November:Allows rent increases in rent-controlled properties of up to 15 percent over three years at ...
Vince Futia
Animals
Hello All;Just would like to find out what possible creative scenarios might be in ploy across the US for student housing landlords. I have noticed over the past years many more students have pets at school. My proper...
Melissa Vass Scott
Hamilton or St.Catharines for cash flow on a rental? Thoughts?
Hey all,I am curious to hear your thoughts on Hamilton vs St Catharines, or both; cash flow, quality of tenants, overall increased value of the property over the next 5 years.Where do you see the market heading in the...
Michael De La Nuez
Hello from South Florida
Well, what can I say... better late than never :roll:
My name is Mike and Im from the South Florida area. It's great to be a part of biggerpockets.com which gives me an opportunity to learn from. Finally! A rea...