Tyler Blessing
Good idea to start in real estate despite current circumstances?
Like the title suggests, is it a good idea to get my first property with the current circumstances? My only fear is due to people losing jobs, not having cash, etc. That they will not be able to pay rent. I am very ne...
Joshua Biondi
Tenant broke lease wants to move back in (special circumstances)
I had a tenant, about 6 months ago, whose brother tragically committed suicide in the home. The tenant informed me that he could not afford rent because of his brother’s funeral expenses, and that he could not bare to...
Vonetta Booker
What if your circumstances change during the short sale process?
I'm thinking about going after short sales for flip or buy/hold properties--but the often-lengthy process gives me pause. What happens if I make an offer, but the wait is so long that during that time I've found anot...
Matheu Santos
Is it possible to get a HELOC under these circumstances?
I live overseas, but I own a rental property which I owe 240k and is worth 345k. My goal is to apply for a HELOC for a downpayment on another investment property. Is it realistic to get at least 10k from this strategy...
Jayden Hamilton
How do I buy another investment property with my circumstance
Hello, so currently, I own one single-family home that's completely paid off; I would say it's worth 150-160k market value. I also own a duplex that I purchased for 144,000, and I put 29k down on the home. I owe the b...
Aarielle Pannesi
Under what circumstances would a hard money loan make sense?
In what circumstances would you consider a hard money loan a good option or a good idea?
Corey Edmonds
Taking the first step, within an odd circumstance...please help!
Currently I am working in the Middle East as a government contractor with aspirations of diving into the many areas of real estate investing very soon. While I understand that my presence is needed for a large major...
Josh Taylor
Looking for a lender, we have some unique circumstances. Help!
Hey guys,So my wife and I are looking to get a loan to buy our first house together. However I'm in the process of immigrating. I'm in the country for good, just waiting 12-24 months to get my permanent residency, whi...
Akono Hite
Circumstances have changed since my last post. Same property, same dilema
Hello all. I was just logging in to check posts and stumbled across an old post that I made a few years back. You can find it here:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/702124-first-...Well things have chan...
Kevin English
How to go about buying my first home given the circumstances
I am 23 year old pipefitter apprentice out of Boston. I currently live at home with a great opportunity to save money. However, with property on the cheap side these days, I feel that it is imperative that I ...