Darryl Dahlen
Great read on different capital markets
I received this from one of my lenders and thought that it was too good not to share. As someone who primarily funds loans from CMBS, agency, and insurance companies I think this info is on point.Despite turbulent ca...
Michael Moikeha
Using Land Trusts for Rentals
PROTECTING ASSETS FROM OTHER ASSETS FAILURE(I meant to change the post topic but it won't allow me too)I've had a crazy awesome year, and I am looking to do a better job with protecting my assets. Last year I bought 9...
Leslie B.
Newbie - Urban Transportation Planner - Bay Area & Stockton, CA
Hello! I am interested in owning rental properties in the Bay Area and Stockton areas of California. I live in San Francisco and have a goal of owning my own home (SFH or multifamily) in San Francisco, Oakland, or nea...
Andrew Griffin
FHA 203k Standard Loan and Lead Based Paint
I'm buying an old duplex built well before 1978. It's not a HUD Home. My financing is FHA 203k Standard Rehab loan. The plan is to do rehab throughout the property. It has chipping paint around the exterior of windows...
Gerino Alejos
Broker friendly discussion. Investor questions.
Hi everyone, I am curious to know why some investors use loan brokers? or why they don't. What are some DO's and Don't's when dealing with a loan broker? what should your expectations be? Questions For brokers- what (...
Account Closed
Before Investing......Have a Plan!!! by Nancy Neville
When we are little we say to others….”When I grow up I want to be a….” Doctor LawyerBankerPresidentEtc.Then when we grow up, we realize that in order to be all the above we need to have a plan. We just don’t happen to...
Barry Ratliff
I have owner finance borrower who's balloon note coming due in Tx
I hold the note. Borrower cant refi cause of credit. What are options to renew, foreclose or deed in lieu of foreclosure, etc?
Filmon Michael
Collecting irst and last month rent PLUS 2 month security deposit
A high risk tenant wants to rent my property in Columbus, OH. He is willing to pay first and last month as well as two month security deposit all upfront. I am comfortable with the upfront payment but not sure this is...
Jake Sablosky
Handyman basing quote on lead paint concerns
Hey there BP experts! I closed on my first rental prop (4-unit student housing) in October and I'm totally new to working with contractors. The property is old, built in 1911. It has some rodent issues and I want to g...
Konrad L.
How To Approach Tenant About Lease Renewal
Hello everyone,I have purchased my first 3-family investment just a little over a month ago and the current lease on my 4-bedroom unit will be ending on June 30, so the tenant has one more month of official occupancy....