Cesar A. Echeverri
HELOC or Cash for downpayment
Would like everyone's thoughts on using a HELOC from a current home for a downpayment for a new investment property or cash. If both options are available, is more favorable in today's market? Any input is appreciat...
Account Closed
Borrow for Down Payment
I'm eligible for a loan from Lending Club for $24k. Can I use this money as a down payment for a conventional product/hard money skin in the game? Or is there some rule that bans borrowing for a down payment?
Sam Magnant
First Syndication deal, looking for second (and third) set of eyes
Hello there - I have an opportunity to invest in my first syndication deal for a multifamily in Boston, MA. I have read and studied syndications and analysis pretty deeply, but am looking for a second (and third... fo...
Alexis R Beckley
Joining eXp agent questions
I'm about to become an agent and I'm looking into joining eXp. Is there anyone new or at a expert level that can tell me about their experience joining eXp. We're you helped efficiently? What did you think of the proc...
Katherine Earle
Tenant Screening Help
I’m about to rent out the vacant units in my properties, after months of renovating. The rental market is so bad here, that the tenants are having no problem giving out referrals. The first couple of applicants have c...
Scott Trench
Criteria for Hard Money Loan
Hi BP Team - I'm hoping to get some advice from some experienced private lenders or hard money lenders out there. I'm trying to define a "Good" Hard Money Loan - both in terms of the borrower, and the underlying deal/...
Kimberlie P.
I Just opened my own STR Property Management Company!
Hi all, In October of 2025 I opened my own STR PM company. I was laid off by a big PM company and prior to being hired by that company I had already made it a goal to open my own some day. So here I am... Anyway, my c...
Ben Leybovich
Is Real Estate Crowdfunding Right for You
New article on JustAskBenWhy Blog. Rather blunt, as you would expect from me, though I wonder how many would disagree...Is Real Estate Corwdfunding Right for You?Thoughts?Ben
Clay Manship
Build To Suit Flip? Tenants Living in Potential Flip
A unique opportunity is in front of me, so I wanted to fetch some opinions from the BP community on what you might do if you were in my shoes:I own a 3BR/1.5 BA property on the near-east side of Indianapolis. I have g...
Simon Foucher
Financing - other than banks in Montreal (or Canada)
Hi,Long time listener of the podcast, but fairly new to the community. My wife and I are completing our first project; 3ples converted into a 4plex in HOMA. Great cash flow property; rents cover mortgage/taxes, and we...