Dave Olverson
Exploring Options in Durham, NC
I am just starting the process of looking at real estate investments in Durham, NC. Here's a little background on my situation:Currently live in NYC and will have to stay here for the next two years as my wife is in g...
Cameron Dewell
Questions - FHA Loan
I have been looking for 3-4 unit apartments where I currently live. I plan on using an FHA loan and occupying the property for at least the first year until I decide what market I want to move to for investing in real...
Anthony Gayden
Do Some Banks Just Not Like Investors?
I decided to get pre approved for a mortgage today. I called up the bank that I used to purchase my personal residence. I told them that I wanted to buy a single family home as an investment property. Immediately the ...
Nate Marshall
It's time to move on past the antiquated HARD MONEY and HARD MONEY LENDER terminology
To end the confusion once and for all we need to put a cold hard stop to using the terms of hard money and hard money lenders. Private Money can be lent by individuals and institutions. The hard money industry was the...
Thomas McNally
Time to dive into full-time REI
This week it was announced that my job site will be permanently closing its doors within the next couple years. My goal has been to go full time into real estate and I have been working as much OT as possible to build...
Dan Stewart
1099 won't qualify me for an apartment
Hey Guys,So I have been working for myself and other the past 10 years. I make 95% of my money during the summer. I am either 1099 by people or get paid cash under the table which I put towards my business. I also hav...
Cody Steck
Auto loans to mortgages
I searched the internet but figured I needed some real world advice on this one and I figured this is the best place to ask as it is still somewhat relevant.I have gone through some interview steps with an auto loan l...
Mike Waltman
New from New York and interested in Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Panama
Hello to everyone here on bigger pockets. My name is Mike Waltman, I'm 24, and originally from Long Island New York. I graduated with a teaching degree a few years ago and decided it wasn't for me. After that realizat...
Jeff B.
Short Term rentals (AirBnB-VBRO) business models
The business model for AirBnB & VBRO is becoming more and more risky every day. The problem is various cities are intervening with new codes restricting what is know as Short Term Rentals(str). Length of stay may...
Eduardo Aguilo
RE investor friendly banks
Hello fellow BP members. I live in Houston, Texas and are getting ready to open a new business bank account for my newly formed LLC. Are wondering which banks may be more friendly and convenient to us real estate rent...