Elijah Wichers
Is using PMI good for real-estate investors to lower down payment
Hello, I have been researching loans and financing options and discovered that many lenders will let borrowers put a lot less than 20% down on a property, given that they get PMI. Now, this sounds great for investor...
Tim Sipowicz
Primary residence as a rental
I’ve been told twice now that using my primary residence as my first rental property would be a good move. I’ve thought about it and I’m starting to agree, I would just like some feedback on the approach I want to tak...
Carolyn Morales
Mortgage terms, 10, 15, 20 or 30 years and why?
For Mortgages, including Primary Residence and Rentals, Do you choose 10, 15, 20, or 30 year terms and why? We tend to go fewer years, with the mind to pay down principal faster and so far all are buy and hold, with ...
Alan M.
Lots of equity, what to do with it?
I'm in the fortunate situation of having a lot of equity but without much cash on hand. I need some help on how best to put the equity to use (or to sit on it for awhile) As background, here's my current real estate ...
Chris Ochsner
I'm a new investor, my plan to invest out of state
Hello, I am 21 and am on the leadership board of my college's real estate club for the past year. I learned a lot about the opportunity of investing out of state since I go to school and live on the West Coast and hou...
AJ Felix
Understanding the numbers
So, I am trying to create a deal in my head to try to understand the numbers and what deals look like in real estate. These are just numbers made up for the sake of understanding and aiding my visual learning needs. J...
Chris Loh
What is the responsibility of the real estate agent?
Hi BP Forum Members, I'm a first time home buyer. I found a loan officer I really like and he recommended a realtor. I haven't really had time to speak with the realtor but I was wondering what his responsibility is...
Britt Griscom
Closing Without Title Company
I am buying a condo without a title company. I know most people will say to use one, but I've done the title search and am confident that the seller is the only owner and that the only encumbrance is a mortgage. I als...
Nilusha Jayasinghe
Property reserves and personal efund locations
Hey all, I'm a smalltime investor currently living in a flat of a Chicago 2-flat while renting the other out, and also have a SFH rental in OH. I'm not looking to scale anytime soon. I have my personal emergency fund ...
Ji Yang
Has anyone done business with Four Peaks Capital?
https://www.fourpeakspartners.com/
They are a fund specializing in rehabing and investing in MHPs. The idea of getting into MHP business by passive investment seems interesting. Has anyone done business with or hear...