Michael Phelan
Loans Before Employment
As an upcoming graduate with an offer letter, what types of loans am I eligible to use before my job starts? How far in advance of my start date can I close using these loans? Are there any other requirements I should...
Michael Owens
documents before closing
So I am in the process of purchasing an reo double wide on 3 acres and am trying to figure out specifically what documents I should get to review before we close in 2 weeks. Like I mentioned it is a double wide on thr...
Shannon K.
Buying BEFORE Auction?
I'm talking to a woman who wants to sell. This is my first time NOT using the MLS to find deals so can I purchase the home from her before its really auctioned this next time??She’s been served Lis Pendens 4 times in ...
Carlton McLaurin
Buying before investing
Hello all, quick question. My wife and I currently rent and live in an apartment. Is it a good idea to purchase our own home first before investing? Or does it matter?
Ashley Renders
Lease Before Deposit
Hi everyone, I made a super rookie mistake and allowed a tenant to sign a lease before she sent the deposit. She said she would send the deposit later that day via e-transfer, so I sent her the lease to sign after che...
Amber Rugan
Reno before inspection?
What are the pros/cons if I begin repairs and renovation prior to the inspection on a house I already own?......My thoughts were:1. If I was purchasing this house for a rental, I would have an inspection and know the ...
Andrew Galeano
Investment before FHA ?
Can you purchase Investment properties and then purchase your first primary residence using an FHA loan? Or do you have to use your FHA loan before you buy and investment properties?
Paul Allen
Repair Before Listing?
Some financial planning clients of mine have a duplex they want to sell. Real estate agent they are working with suggested they sink about $10,000 in repairs before listing it. What is conventional REI wisdom on this?...
John G.
CapEx before purchase?
Ok. I'm slowly approaching close date on a turnkey property. Price was $91,519. Bank appraisal came it at $98,000. Looks like I got a good deal. My question is, while it's being rehabbed, I was considering having them...
Jake Valkusky
Leasing Before Settlement
Hello BiggerPockets!In a single-family or multifamily acquisition, from the time the property is officially under agreement until the day of settlement, is the existing owner (seller) allowed to sign a lease and place...