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Ive come across a situation where it looks as if most portfolio lenders are only interested in doing business with me only if I live locally in the area. Most also will allow me to use their services if I have a busin...
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Morning BP!Every first time investor reads up on the best entity to approach when trying to find financing. Should one approach their big commercial bank that they've been banking with for years? Or that local small...
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Hello,
I have a company, an LLC, that has owned a property for 5 years, which has been cashflowing for 5 years, and appreciated in value a lot during that time. I was using Bank of America as my bank, so they can see...
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I'm getting quotes on mortgage terms, etc.Heres what I currently have:Rental property appraised at $72,000. Looking for 30 year fixed rate mortgage- cash out refinance.My credit score is 762.I have a 10K LOC on the pr...
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I'm currently researching online real estate schools that would prepare me for the California RE Sales Agent exam. As such, I'm trying to figure out which schools are reputable and approved by the CA BRE.Real Estate E...
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We are 2 years into rentals and are considering renting to a spanish couple that have been here over 20 years, have fin numbers and are gainfully employed. The husband has applied for a green card. the wife has not. W...
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Hoping to help some newbs avoid some serious banking pain. This is one of many disasters with this bank that I have been involved with. I just spent 30 minutes helping my plumber try and get funds from a job. He depos...
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I am looking to buy my first property and I am not sure how to choose a mortgage lender. I have been pre approved by two lenders and they basically gave me the same options and a similar rate. So I was just wonderi...
Hey everyone!As I've been looking at getting started in real estate, I've felt a little insecure about what I can bring to the table as an investor. I don't know much about construction, and (at the moment) I'm not a ...
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Happy sunday everyone,Im currently in Chicago and looking to connect and build relationships with other real estate investors in the area. What are some strategies and methods that have worked for you guys to find and...