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Just searched found and joined BP site. Very much enjoying the site.
41 year old guy - Currently - 1 year emergency fund funded. Live very frugal life style. Have a credit score of around 700. zero debt except for...
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My question to you... when does it make sense to become a private lender?I have a client dying to get into RE but has no funds other than his HELOC with about $100K available rn. The interest on barrowed money is some...
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I received a phone call from a tenant who is moving out at the end of the month saying the recent plumber I sent out to the property has stolen his tools. I highly doubt the plumber is guilty of this acquisition, how...
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I'm in a position where I have my rent paid until March in the San Jose area. I managed to save $120,000 for a down payment to get into a house hack multifamily property. I want to get at least 4 units, but I can mayb...
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Hello BP Compatriots! Below is a brief, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and/or financial markets for the week. Let me know what you think in the comments and what you are seeing in your local market? (I'm ...
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I am currently saving for my first down payment on a buy and hold real estate property. I'm using Barclays with their really high 1.5% APY savings account. A lot of people will argue that if you are saving for a down ...
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My offer was accepted on an REO, and there was a strong smell in the house before--then the bank repainted the interior, probably to cover up the smell. I'm pretty sure it was mold, although the only visible mold I sa...
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Hey guys,
I wanted to get your opinions on where you see mortgage rates going in the next 6 months - 1 Year. Obviously hard to answer given the circumstances but are sub 3% 30 year fix rates on the horizon ?
- Mike
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Hello Fellow InvestorsI am considering investing in a buy and hold with a friend. The details are below, please let me know if there are any legal or financial issues that I am missing.1. My friend is buying a SFH wit...
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Hello- Been recently listening to the podcasts. My kid has about $8-900 (we have been saving every dollar he gets from birthday & christmas) I want to invest it in something but don't know where to start.I would l...