Countrywide Financial, the top U.S. home lender, said today it’s working hard to keep struggling borrowers in their homes. So far this year, it has worked on 35,000 troubled mortgages, sometimes working out plans for ...
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Hello, I came across something concerning. I've done some research and noticed a rehabber buying homes on HUD as a owner occupant but then a couple months later, flipping it to a end buyer. I'm not a tattle tale, bu...
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I had to post this for others to learn from my mistake. No matter how much experience you have, you will always be at risk of taking a lost at some point. My problem, I'm way to nice and give everyone the benefit of t...
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I have a tenant that left last October after being in the property for 5 years and there was damage in the property. I was very reasonable about assessing damage and made sure to prorate everything based on useful lif...
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Working in a bank, I have talked to many mortgage pros on financing options for investment properties. Since I used the conventional 5% down with pmi on my primary residence in 2012, I wondered if it was possible to g...
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Hello everyone. My name is Ashley, I'm about to start my pre-licensure class to become an agent. I know I'm going to have some questions along the way and I'm hoping I can get a few answered here.
My 1st big question...
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Let me start off by saying that I am NOT a financial or legal professional and none of what you are about to read should be construed as either financial or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional.At my ...
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For the past two years I have read, researched, drove for dollars, assessed deals, looked at properties in my area as well as distant properties and I have yet to "pull the trigger". I have read countless posts and ar...
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Hello fellow BP Investors! I am looking at investing out of state. I currently live in Glendora, CA. Is there any investors out there that are investing out of state that would give me some place to start? I want to k...
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Can anyone recommend Painters and contractors with reasonable prices in Harrisburg, PA?I'm currently being quoted 1,100 to paint a 550 sq ft apartment. They are saying that the windows will take extra time and treatm...