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We currently bank with Wells Fargo and Suntrust, and are looking to move to a smaller, more personal institution.We have learned that dealing with these larger banks, getting to know folks and earning their trust is ...
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There's this local real estate company that owns about 100 units around this area. Everytime I check out how much they paid for a property in their porfolio on the county auditor's office, it always says $0 sale amoun...
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Hey guys,
I will be investing in a particular market, but I understand that in order to expand your portfolio, you have to go after markets that are prime for renters I.G. Near military bases, near colleges ect. When...
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Newbie in Vermont seeking a local mentor. I searched Bigger Pockets and online for investment clubs. The only one (Champlain Valley REIA) doesn't seem to be very active. They don't have a website and their Facebook...
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Hello BP community! 5 months ago, I started building a new home and decided to turn my existing home (located in Converse) into a rental property rather than sell. I am active in the Financial Independence space, s...
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Hi All, I I thought I would start a post to talk about the success that my newest venture has been experiencing in the Phoenix/ Scottsdale market. I currently own/ self-manage a handful of very lucrative vacation rent...
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Hello BP,I have been researching/trolling BP for quite some time now waiting until I am at a point in my life where I feel comfortable to start investing in the Rhode Island area. I recently became debt free and have ...
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Hello,
I am wondering if there is a best way to go about getting a HELOC. My credit is great and I have over $100k in equity. Should I look at small, local lenders or is it generally better to go with nationals lik...
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I am currently trying to set up my funding for a flip. I found a local bank that loans on fix & flips and the terms seem better than the Hard Money lenders I've talked to. They will loan 75% of the purchase and 10...
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Can anyone recommend some good local real estate attorneys? I'm looking into doing a "subject to" deal and would like some legal advice on this.