John Ford
It's starting to feel real
Today, I refi'd my rental property. I did a VA IRRRL streamline refi that I locked in before the election at 3.5% amortized over 30 years. My current tenant is paying quite a bit below market rent because I lowered th...
Cody F.
Tenant application pipeline, how do others manage this task?
I'm trying to automate and streamline my application process. Currently I'm posting my available units online through apps like Zillow and social media like Facebook. Driving traffic isn't my problem. The problem is...
Joshua Hernandez
Cash out or save up ?
Quick question about refinancing a property (single family home) i have rented out , it is currently up around 20-30k at minimum but it is under a VA loan and at a 2.3 Interest rate that is cash flowing nicely . Will ...
Mike L.
203k loan - do I need a consultant?
I am thinking of getting a 203k loan to buy and fix up a house that I will live in. I have seen ads for "203k consultants" who will walk you through the process. Some are also general contractors who will do the reh...
Jim Black
PMS That Can Bill Guests Individually Instead Of Lump Sum
Hello, we have a STR that is 100% direct book. We are currently set up that we charge a per person rate instead of a flat rental fee. We rent to small groups where the group coordinator usually reserves the STR for a ...
Rich Emery
Residential Assisted Living Guidance, networking
Hello All,BP #671 got me super inspired to get into residential assisted living (RAL). I'm a registered nurse that has a handful of rental properties on the side currently. I've been actively seeking for ways to di...
Tracy Stein
Turbulent Waters Ahead for Real Estate and Mortgage Industry - Ne
Changes That Will Affect the Entire Real Estate and Mortgage IndustryThe rules are changing for mortgage lenders. The consumer Financial Protection Bureau (cFPB) is replacing some of the forms used at closing and requ...
Mario Brown
Leasing Agent Vs. Property Manager
I recently purchased a package of 28 very well located apartments. (4 buildings) This is a text book reposition, however instead of rehabbing one unit at a time like I have done on two other similar projects, I decide...
Stan Tallman
background checks-rent redi vs direct thru zillow
I've been marketing my rental thru rent redi-they charge a $49.99 fee per application. It looks like Zillow charges a one time $35 fee for RENTERS to apply to ANY zillow rental. Anyone have thoughts on how to get no...
Corey Kenney
HELOC APPRAISAL ADVICE
To make a long story short. I bought my primary as a foreclosure and used a Streamline-203k to remodel everything but the siding. Everything looks great except the siding and the garage doors which are not terrible bu...