Austin Davis
What changes could a local government make to help REI
So I'm interviewing for a position with a local government in the Tampa Bay area in the City Planning Department. The position has a mild focus towards economic development in the downtown area. In some of my research...
Sunny Burns
The Best One Sheet Financial Overview Spreadsheet Ever Made!
So we just finished step 3 of the BRRR method on our first real estate purchase. Never could've done it without biggerpockets as you can read from the post where we got a lot of advice and support here.But long story ...
Derek Chiasson
Private lender or alternative in Massachusetts
Hi there my name is Derek Chiasson. I'm currently not able to get a conventional mortgage because of our mileage deduction on our 1099. We make plenty of money for this house which is 228k. There's already 20k equity...
Tim Ivory
Commercial Investing Creative Strategies - same as residential?
I had quite an interesting conversation with a broker today who happens to also be a developer and an investor. He brokered many commercial real estate deals/investments around my area. In fact, he sounds like he eit...
Scott King
First rental property need financing
I'm half way through real estate license program and found a rental property, turn key on a double lot. Trying to secure financing. Estimating approx $300.00 a month positive cash flow. Have 20 percent down. Looking ...
Dylan Hall
Curious Member from Chicago, IL
Hi everyone,
My name is Dylan Hall, and I recently joined Bigger Pockets. I hail from Chicago, IL and am interested in finding new ways to finance housing in the United States. I recently graduated from the Univers...
Brittany Villamil
Loan officers??? What for?
Hey! Is it best to work with a loan officer??What are the pros and cons?What are my other options?
Jason Dale
Has anyone used Consulting & Beyond for financing?
Has anyone ever used Consulting & Beyond for financing? I found them through the BP forums and they might be able to help me get financing for a deal I am trying to close, but they are a new company. Very new, act...
Account Closed
> ONLINE FICO "FAKO" SCORES vs "MORTGAGE" CREDIT SCORES
A 700 credit score isn't as good as it used to be. And those worthless Online scores are generally a lot higher that Mortgage credit scores. New Mortgage Credit Scoring (un-official chart) 840 - 800 Extremely Good 7...
Jagger Simon
Payments on First deal
I am a newbie investor and I have a seller finance deal in the works that’s looking really well, I was wondering how do you make the monthly payments? (Principal,interest, taxes, and insurance) Usually with traditiona...