I am shopping around for a loan on my first investment property in SC. I managed to find a lender with a decent product (SAFE Federal Credit Union). However, they only loan 80% of the purchase price for investment pro...

Hello,I am looking at multiunits in the Boise area, but will need to finance a portion of the purchase if that is possible. From what I am hearing it is pretty darn competitive. I am looking for loans based on the fin...

Just curious if the loan product used impacts how one files taxes?  Example, if we use a 10% down second home loan but are planning to use the home as a STR, does IRS know or care how it was financed or just how we re...

My wife and I are hoping to move to Austin within the next year. Our plan is to househack and move into a 2-4 unit building while renting out the other sides. We currently have a mortgage on a primary home and we have...

Hey everyone!Just wondering what my other South Carolina and Charleston area investors are doing to stay busy right now? I'm still buying and selling. It looks like most of my investors clients and colleagues are stil...

How are people staying productive at this time, particularly in terms of acquisitions?  I have been preparing my next round of direct mail letters and having conversations with lenders.  Not surprisingly, I'm not find...

Hello investors,I need some advice on my first steps to take. I want to invest in a multifamily home. I am planning on purchasing my first home by September of this year. What I want to know is, what are a few things ...

Anyone have any luck finding an 80% or better LTV on a cash out refi for a 15year fixed rate mortgage?    SF Home is in Wisconsin and a lot of my local banks are coming back with 75% LTV.  75% will just cover the HELO...

Hi everybody. My name is Melinda Fulmer and I write for MSN Real Estate. I'm working on a story, looking at the most overhyped, wasteful or problematic features/products that people install in their homes. Have granit...

Right now I work 50+ hrs a week. I listen to BP podcasts. Also I send out a hundred mailers a week, no luck yet. I feel like I am getting nowhere. I'm assuming I should just be patient. I am just trying to buy a few r...