Arthur Banks
Sec. 8 tenant income to rent ratio
In the Tenant Screening: Ultimate Guide it's recommended that the tenants income is at least 3X the rent. Those of you who follow that rule and rent to Sec. 8, how do you handle the income to rent ratio seeing as t...
Ryan Dossey
What happens to rentals during an economic crash?
For those of you that have experienced it what happens to rentals in a crash? I would imagine investors who mainly have rentals would fare better then those flipping. I'm always looking to plan for the worst. If you c...
Lauren Brychell
How to Succeed in a High-interest Rate Environment
A high-interest rate environment can have different implications for investors depending on how they position their assets. For those holding fixed-income investments such as bonds or certificates of deposit (CDs), ...
Claudio Salvatorelli
Why the U.S. Builds Houses Wrong
The housing market is experiencing a boom not seen since 2006. However, natural disasters like wildfires and floods are also wreaking havoc on more and more American communities. Here's how the U.S. can tackle buildin...
Justin McGonigal
Financing Getting Started On Potential Good Buy
Your goals and story: Looking to grow a portfolio of SFH rentals to create a passive income revenue stream. Looking to supplement income. Location of property: MarylandPurpose of financing: purchaseType of financing s...
James Golden
NMLS Questions
I have a few questions about when the NMLS license is required when originating and funding Private Money Loans in California:
- I know that it's required for Owner Occupied 1-4 units.
- I know it is NOT required for ...
Antonio Porta
Commercial Lender recommendations
Can anyone recommend a commercial lender (small bank preferred)?
Ted Mulligan
Investor from Durham NH
Greetings all, I'm a newbie to the BP nation and curious about how this works. I've been a part time real estate investor since 2000 and currently have 38 student rental beds across four properties. One of the pro...
Roman Puzey
MTR Furnishing Tips
Hello,We are getting ready our MTR property to be rented for a traveling nurse. We are still in early stages of getting our property ready for rent and I had a question regarding furnishing. I do have a check list (sp...
Eric Fernwood
Will the Election Result Impact the Housing Market?
As Election Day nears, many individuals halt their major financial activities because they feel the uncertainty of the election results may have adverse effects if they act now. In this post, I will explore the histor...