Wendy McLean
Anyone ever used The CE Shop, Inc?
Hello,Has anyone ever used the CE Shop, Inc for pre-licensing or continuing education real estate courses? If so, how was your experience?Thanks.
Thomas Alexander
FHA Duplex w/ Cosigner
I am finding a lot of conflicting information online and was hoping for some advice. I am looking at a duplex that I want to purchase using a FHA loan and my mother as a cosigner. I was told that since it is a multifa...
Bassma Mancilla
Partnering with family member, don't want her on the loan
Hi everyone, So, while shopping for financing, I've been told that for investment properties, I cannot use "gift" money. Really it isn't gift money, as it's going to be a partnership between a family member and I. The...
Allen Lopez
How is it that I can’t get a loan?
Hello BP, I have a headache from trying to figure this out. So last year mid summer I sold one of my town homes, it was fully paid off so I ended up getting some cash around 95k. The money sat in my bank for a while (...
Joe Wall
HELOC vs Cash Out Refinance and Tax Ramifications
I currently do not owe a house, but my parents have thought about doing a HELOC (home equity line of credit) to help me buy a side-by-side duplex. I am wondering about all the details for a HELOC. I was told it can on...
Micah Haworth
Material Sourcing for Home Renovations
Hey BP Community,My wife and I are starting up our first home renovation for a BRRRR property. We have a great plan that we are excited for and have begun buying materials. My question for you all is what are your fav...
Satha Palani
Financing a duplex - am i being politely declined
Hi,I have a pending offer on a duplex that is being offered below assessment. Its currently tenanted and i am buying it together with the leases (1 year term). The house needs work but the type that can be done in bi...
Carolina E.
Best Cash Back Credit Cards
Hello BP. I have searched this question, but only found something about 2 years old. Was wondering what credit cards offer the best cash back rewards. I know some offer 2%, but there is a catch, something about hav...
Tyler Geisler
Lender willing to accept gift funds for an investment property?
Does anyone have a lender they recommend who is willing to work on a Short Sale deal where I would use some gift money as a portion of the down payment. The property is in KS and is less than 50 miles from my primary ...
Bobby Paquette
Who owns Condotels
Looking for some peoples experience with Condos that were converted to hotels. Lending seems more strict, like more down, higher rates, etc. A lot have managements teams in place, which seems like hotel staff still