Michelle Brast
DR Horton /Lennar Homes - Using their lenders Pros/Cons?
I am looking at buying a new build for a long term rental property. Does anyone have any experience with DR Horton (DHI) or Lennar Mortgage? They are offering some great incentives, lower rates and closing costs. I a...
Malcolm Kelly
When to add to your buy and hold portfolio
Hello everyone,Im new to Bigger Pockets.com so this question may seem elementary to some but Im curious. Im in the process of selling off a previous business venture and once I do Im going to use the money to strictly...
Mark DiPietro
Self Storage driving for dollars
I’m curious if anyone out there is driving for dollars with respect to self storage?Specifically, if you find a property that has the potential to be purchased, how are you approaching the owner if it’s off-market?I h...
Almaz Hayet
New construction San Antonio,TX
Is buying new construction duplex in San Antonio ideal? Better than condos/townhomes in Austin?
Andrea Johnson
Motivated Seller upside down. What are the options?
Hi everybody,I've spoken with a couple of FSBO sellers in the past month that are underwater. Not having any experience with those types of sellers, I wondered what experienced investors are presenting as options when...
Habbak Burs
What % do you offer for a duplex under the listing?
Hey Everyone I have been looking at a few duplex’s in my area, and I have seen a couple that are interesting but when I analyze them the cash flow is not good. I want to give an offer but for a price that works. From ...
Chris Lyons
FHA Loan or Conventional / Hard Money?
Hi all!I am getting ready to buy my first multifamily property which I will be house hacking and living in! I got pre approved for an FHA loan, and I really want to finance with an FHA loan so that it is low money dow...
James Kojo
Should I provide Proof of Funds without a deal?
I'm trying to break into a new market, so I don't have any track record there. I've heard that some commercial brokers will ask for a proof of funds before they even show you a deal, if they don't know you.Are there a...
Andrew Turner
Continued Development in 'Stalling' Markets of ITP Atlanta
We are seeing more planned developments and continued growth in pockets of Atlanta that have experienced a slow-down or stall regarding retail SFRs. Places like West End, Pittsburgh, Decatur and more were of high inte...
Matthew Sutton
Contractor compensation tips
As a rookie investor I'm a little nervous about getting taken to the cleaners by a contractor that is dishonest. Any tips y'all have learned to avoid paying up front to a contractor?