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Joe Garb Seeking Advice for First Deal
13 September 2019 | 8 replies

Hello BP Community!
I am seeking some advice on my first deal.  It is a for sale by owner multifamily unit in Chicago and I feel the seller is motivated (retiring and leaving the country). The seller is requesting I ...

Friday Delorio Day 3 of my 90 day challenge - when to get pre-approved for a loan?
14 April 2023 | 4 replies

I will close on a property within 90 days. At which point should I get pre-approved? Can you get pre-approved without knowing the area in which you're going to buy real estate?

Josiah Collins Question on making offers
4 March 2018 | 3 replies

In many of the posts and blogs I've read here there is one thing that isn't super clear to me. I see how people mention that they will get a property under contract then look for a PML or HML. How is it that people ar...

Mike Muniz Should I get pre-approved for a loan before I speak to an agent?
30 August 2019 | 6 replies

Looking to invest in my first flip I have 50k to start. 15-20k for a down payment and 30k for a rehab,plus emergency funds. Do I have to get pre-approved for a loan before speaking to an agent about an offer?For examp...

Cody Swainston Agents requiring preapprovals
27 June 2018 | 5 replies

Hi guys,I don't have a lot of cash - at least not enough to put a 20% down payment on most properties. I know that if I had a good deal, I could easily partner with someone. But I'm having a hard time locking up a dea...

18 January, 2024
Rookie Reply: Loan Pre-Approvals & Picking an Out-of-State Investing Market

Out-of-state investing is a great option if you’re looking to venture beyond your backyard, but finding the perfect market can be a challenge. Not to worry—our hosts have been in your shoes before and are here to help...

Jesse Kailahi Credit Score Impact of Making Multiple Offers and Does it Matter?
5 January 2017 | 6 replies

I've been listening to a lot of BP podcasts and attended a webinar. A piece of the "process" is analyzing properties and putting down offers on multiple potential deals, constantly, until an offer is accepted. Hypothe...

Fahadbin Alam Should I get a Pre-approval first?
13 January 2022 | 3 replies

Got a question gang, so should I aim to get a pre-approval first? Because that will narrow down my searches right?Also What about the other good deals, because let's say I see a 4 plex that just came to the market and...

Carlos Martinez First Pre-Approval request and hard credit inquiry impact.
23 September 2022 | 13 replies

Hi, Any recommendations for first time Pre-approval requests? Currently talking with a Rocket Mortgage and Better agent.  

Tanner Federspill What do I need in place to make an offer?
26 July 2018 | 10 replies

I've spent countless hours listening to the BP podcast, reading books, and following these forums. I've put time into understanding the market and making connections through networking and my work in the title industr...