Jim Webster
800+ Credit Score but Only Qualify for Low Loan Amount.
My wife and I both have 800+ credit scores (thanks Dave Ramsey). No debt besides a mortgage for less than 50% of our $300+K primary residence. (Thank again Dave) $90K combined income. Recently caught the REI bug a...
Elizabeth Wilson
Can you state: "credit score must be above ___" to rent
We are renting a home with a lease option. I will only accept a certain credit score or higher. Can I state in the advertisements for the house that they must have a certain score or higher?
Gregory DeRosso
Easy way to boost your FICO / Credit Score for FREE!
I brought this up in a recent REI meetup and I think it is a tool that can help those who might need to build some age of credit or give a boost to that score to help get that better rate. Here are the links to the a...
Maureen Campbell
Credit Scores - Should I wait for dispute to be resolved?
Hello BP. I am actively looking to purchase my first property in the next few months. I started monitoring my scores closely to try and bring them up. In the process I found one inaccuracy that is only coming up on my...
Yos W.
Chapter 13 in 2012, credit score 780, rent or pass
A family of 4, Moving from out of town. they filed a chapter 13 in 2012 to keep their house in socal. due to recent job they had to move, will have a contract job for a year at local college. current credit score is 7...
Gabe Mercer
Newbie: What credit score do you need to flip houses?
Hey, I'm only a week into learning about REI and I have been actively reading BP to find out as much as I can about investing, particularly about flipping properties. I've seen several questions/answers by other membe...
Monica Bowers
Starting out where should my credit score need to be?
I’m currently working on my credit what credit score do I need to have in order to start real estate investment? I want to flip and rehab.
Kyle Shepherd
Best way of purchasing 1st deal with no credit score
Hey BP folks! This is my first post here. Been learning and reading as much as I can given (a) no commute whatsoever to listen to podcasts on, (b) my family responsibilities, and (c) a day job that takes 40-60 hours ...
Alissa Rodman
Credit score affected by Selling primary house in Austin area.
Hi,I am in process of putting my primary residence on the market for sale. I bought it 3/2018 as owner-occupied property as my first investment property. It will not cashflow any time soon so I'm thinking I should ju...
Richard Anderson
Does getting a HELOC affect credit scores for convential loans?
Hi, My wife and I are putting together funding to start investing. We have been approved for a HELOC. The appraisal for our house came in quite a bit lower than we were expecting. Therefore we will need to secure trad...