Mike Arias
Is it true that having a SFH as a primary allows you easier access for HEL?
From my research, owning a condo as a primary is more restrictive than owning a SFH because lenders view condos are higher risk. Is that true? So if one wants to buy investment properties, is it harder to get approv...
Casey Adams
Refinance Struggles/Question on my first BRRRR
Hello!
Rehab ($25-$30k) on my first BRRRR is coming to a close (Purchased mid January) and I am now hunting down financing. I paid cash for the property and am looking for an 80% LTV cash out refinance. I got a quote...
Jenna Estefan
First Duplex Purchase with only $3,000 out of Pocket!
We just received loan approval on our first investment property! We still have to sign and record the transaction, but we should be closed by the middle of next week. It is a duplex that we will live in half and rent ...
Steven Scheer
Purchasing a SFR using credit cards
Hi everybody! I have been wondering if any of you have ever used a credit card to purchase a SFR free and clear. If so, how would you generally go about quickly paying off the balance of the credit card? HELOC, a Home...
Mike Gratzmiller
Buying Points Down
looking for advice on Points buy down... Loan of $162,000 (SFH) is currently at 6.275. I'm being told I have the option to buy it down to 5.75. How many points would that be? Do you think it's worth the $$ to do so...
Mehran K.
Cross-Collaterization/Pledging Equity as DP
I'm looking to get more info on the ins and outs of how it works when you cross-collateralize (CC for short)a property you own free & clear towards an acquisition you're looking to finance. My portfolio len...
Tolulope Adewole
Zoning issue with refinance
Hey folks. Hoping I can bounce ideas off of this group to figure out what to do with my situation. I purchased a home in August, GA in March 2021 that I rehabbed and was ready to refinance in November 2021. During the...
Ralphy Rosado
Is short sale now illegal
Is short short now illegal. I hope not cause I would love to get into it
Andrew Yu
H1B Visa Holder Doing Real Estate Investment
I'm currently a H1B visa (Temporary Worker) holder working full time in the states, trying to start my real estate investment. My current employer is sponsoring my green card application, but the whole process will ta...
Corey Crowley
Question about cash out refinancing
I am new to Bigger Pockets and this is my first post, so I apologize if these questions may seem very basic to some.
I own 7 single family homes and 2 duplexes which are all paid and have no outstanding loans. I hav...