Scott R.
Conditional loan approval in Father's name only??
Sigh. Ok so my credit's good and my dad's financing my first few real estate deals. I told the mortgage guy, who is like 100 years old, to set up a conditional loan approval. He says he'll get back to me Tuesday. 2 WE...
Shari Posey
Help me choose among these tenants--all bad
Wow, the economy must really suck because for the first time ever, every applicant has major problems. We have 3 applicants all with different problems. Our rent is $1095 and tenant pays all utilities of about $130/mo...
Danielle McMurphy
House hack in Oceanside CA
Hey guys! I am planning to move to the Oceanside area in California for a job opportunity I got there starting the middle of April. I would like to get my own house or condo to also house hack in. I’m looking for any ...
Ayodeji Kuponiyi
Should I Rent to Prospects?
I have a prospect tenant whose father is willing to cosign for her daughter and boyfriend. He agreed to pay $600 towards the rent while his daughter and boyfriend take care of of the balance. The rent is $950 plus $25...
Kaylyn T.
Buy out co-owner and avoid capital gains
Hi BP community,I want to buy my co-owner out of a property. Does anyone know if it's possible to pay all cash to take their name off of the deed, thereby avoiding closing costs, refinancing, capital gains, etc? It's...
Allen Lopez
Renting a house to 3 students.
Ok so I have a house that I want to rent out. I wanted to rent it out to a family or someone who just wants a house for themselves. I have three applicants, all are currently roommates. They are students all with diff...
Curt Hiraga
How should I hold title to my home?
Hi!I am currently in escrow for a home and wanted to know your opinions on how I should hold title to my home. I had my mom co-sign with me on the mortgage but I will be paying for everything: mortgage, taxes, down pa...
Taya Nolan
Will my genuine ESA’s reduce my chances of getting accepted?
I have two large dogs, who are both registered Emotional Support Animals through my doctor. They genuinely help me with my anxiety and depression, I have struggled with these issues since I was 11. I don’t know what I...
Peter Wellman
Waste money on rent or buy sooner
Hi Everyone,
I have two options for my first house and am struggling on which one would be the better way to begin my investing.
Option 1
Use the VA loan, but I have to wait till July cause the underwriters want to...
Ericka G.
Would you rent to this tenant?
UnIt: $700 1bd/1ba In B/C area
Tenant is in his mid 20s, police officer relocating to area for work
Has solid income and paystubs but hasn’t started new job yet, has offer letter. Starts next week
No evictions
Good ...