David Huynh
Help please!!! St. Cloud Analysis 8 unit
Hey everyone,PLEASE CHIME IN! I need help with a potential deal on the table, ANYTHING helpsI am working on a non-MLS deal for an 8-unit property in St. Cloud, Minnesota (MN). I am from the Twin Cities and lack a lot ...
Michele Rok
how do i know when to use a cash offer vs. options or wrap?
once I've established a rapport with seller and ask questions regarding the sellers situation and I have inspected the distressed property, How do I know which techniques to use to close the seal and make a profit? Fo...
Jay G.
QOF / Opportunity zone investing as a CA resident --- worth it?
Here's the summary...
- CALIFORNIA RESIDENT, not moving any time soon.- Assume $1,000,000 short-term capital gain (with other income, so max-tax)Note that before the gain, I was already planning to buy a couple comm...
Mike Provencher
Should I refi my FHA loan?
I have a duplex that I live in and rent the other side. I got in with a 3.5% FHA loan which has mortgage insurance on it. My loan balance is about $165,900 after 3 years. Market value is likely $210K. I just got an...
Joseph Konrad
Challenges When Starting Out
Hi all –I have a question for all the new, and soon to be new real estate investors out there; experienced investors, feel free to chime in, let us know what challenges you overcame when starting out.What are the chal...
Josh Martin
Market Competition
What are some BP user opinions on investing in a market where there are a fair amount of other businesses that specialize in real estate. I am currently researching potential deals in the small college town of Salisbu...
Julie Petersen
Best ROI studio, 1 bed or 2 bed?
I'm looking at single family homes to rehab and want to as part of the rehab create a separate space (or two!) to rent out to help offset the mortgage. I'm wondering if anyone knows which size additions make the most ...
Brian Davis
My Dog Has Cancer - 03/14/2016
Kind of a strange post for a real estate investing forum but I will tie this back to real estate. I recently realized that writing is a good outlet for me and sharing my thoughts can maybe help someone else so it’s a...
Michael Morin
Hard Money loan to start out
So I’m shopping around for a Hard Money loan. I found a lender that’s willing to work with me. The terms are 30% down, 16% interest for 12 months then balloon at the end of 12 months. No points upfront. How does this ...
Brian Graham
Approaching 0% Seller Financing
Hey BP,How do you approach 0% down seller financing? Long story short, I'm in a position where seller financing is an option, but I'm afraid of losing a deal by suggesting 0% down at too low of an interest rate. My qu...