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So I was just reading Brandon Turner's "How to Quit Your Job in 6 months" article
http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/07/19/quit-your-job-real-estate-investing/?utm_source=BiggerPockets+Newsletter&utm_cam...
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I have a private lender or two, and I'm trying to figure out the best way for me to utilize their money for investing (flipping). Some ways I've come up with so far:Note on each property - this is the most common way...
Hi Everyone, I am working on my first deal but the main problem I am having in deciding whether to do the deal or not, is deciding on what offer to make. I don't have access to the MLS and I want to know if anyone can...
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Florida is an interesting market. I own a SFH in Florida (out of state buy and hold investor) and hunting for more properties. Insurance rates have risen and I always look for flood zone X as a requirement to avoid fl...
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Hello friends! I've never posted before but I'm a current BYU student and am trying to move into the long-term rental game here in Utah County. I currently have just one property (Provo duplex) but am actively looking...
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I currently live in CA. I’m a physical therapist and I’m preparing to move to north east Florida in the next year or so and I’m learning all I can to be ready to jump into REI when we move. My wife and I are saving mo...
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Hello BP members, How do I close an off market, out of state deal? Assuming I have the seller under contract, what would be the best way to get more detailed pictures of the property without asking the seller and also...
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Hi BP, I am a newbie investor in Houston, TX and I want to build a rental portfolio. I’ve been told that “house hacking” or buying a single-family residence (SFR) with a downpayment assistance program and renting out...
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Maybe this question belongs on the BRRRR forum. In any case, I'm asking about financing AND BRRRR so I guess it could go in either place. I have a rental unit (3BR/2BA) that I planned on doing a BRRRR with. I got i...
Hey BP family can anyone explain the meaning of a step down pre payment as well as yield maintenance and how an investor should look at and evaluate both when looking for a Fannie Mae loan or a recourse(bank) loan.