Hey BP, whats your take on taking a personal loan for the down payment of the mortgage first property investment?
Is that possible, do such banks allow that?
Is it a bad idea?
Any feed back would be helpful, thanks...
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Hello Peeps!I have an opportunity to lock up a beach property in Costa Rica. I'm trying to pick it up with an owner carry, but regardless, has anyone purchase properties in Costa Rica? What is the purchase process? I ...
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I have been reading posts on BP for a few weeks now, and many people have posted that they were able to buy (non owner occupied) multi-families with minimal money down. Some as low as 5%. HOW? My broke tells me it'...
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My background in Real estate would consist of owning my home and 1 rental property, that I break even on, every month. By "break even" I really mean, that my mortgage for that property is covered by the rent, but a...
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Hey BP,
Next week I am closing on a cash-out refi. I am using the equity from the re-fi to purchase a twin home, but I am $16K short from buying the property out-right. The price for the twin home (FSBO) is $258k a...
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Hello BiggerPockets Community,I’m currently exploring the real estate market in Reading, PA, and I’m particularly interested in rental properties that generate cash flow. However, I am not finding any decent properti...
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Hi guys, I'm looking to begin building a real estate portfolio in Columbus, OH or surrounding areas. I've heard great things about the cash flow and the lower home prices are extremely appealing. If any agents and/or ...
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Has anyone worked with DSCR lenders providing this kind of product? I see a lot of 70-75% LTV, but I thought I would ask.Thanks in advance!
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I quit my W-2 and like many of you, I have solid equity with my portfolio now. How do I do a cash out refi now that I am no longer working?Thanks in advance!
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I am seeking any guidance or recommendations on more advanced Real Estate investing books. Particularly but not limited to scaling, strategies, commercial etc. I have read everything I can get My hands on and have mul...