Mike Medina
Let's debate... What's the future of commercial real estate?
Before Covid, I was doing my research to invest in a 8k-10k sqft strip center or a building with store fronts and apartments on top under $1 million. I've heard so many small businesses that have closed down and I'm s...
Jeremy Francis
Helping analyze a multi family
Hey BP! I know there are tons of "how to" and "what to look for" posts, but it helps me to see things from my own scenario. I want to analyze a property that I am looking at. It is a 12 unit property for $375k. It...
Jaden Ghylin
Loan Limit on 30 yr products
I have a client looking to refi and I could use some help.
I hope there are some loan experts here that can help me out, because most loan brokers are not accustomed to working with RE investors.
I am t...
Reginald Silva
capital reserve requirements for underwriting
Does anyone know how much money an underwriter looks for in reserves when underwriting a loan? I am closing on a $650,000 home in 25 days. My all-in cost is $19,500 which I have currently and I am considering taking a...
Christopher Middleton
Life Insurance used as a bank account
I was listening to some old podcasts from "The Real Estate Guys" today. They had a special guest speaking about using life insurance as a better bank account for REI's.
Has anyone used Whole Life Insurance as a bank...
Gil Ganz
Why is Cook Country, IL mentioned as a bad place for notes?
I keep hearing on content i listen/watch that i should watch out from investing in Cook country, Illinois. Trying to understand why is that, what's "special" about that county. Does anyone have some insight?
Richard Helppie-Schmieder
Cool story, great deal, big win
Hey yall!Richard here from Dallas (Grapevine). Just want to share a quick story for some encouragement and maybe get the wheels spinning for you on some out of the box real estate thinking. A few years ago I traded ho...
Tom Casey
203K Rehab Loan Question
Hello all!I’m a new investor here in Chicago and for my next investment property, I’m looking to purchase a multi-unit building using an FHA 203K loan. I have a question regarding the loan amount that I haven’t been a...
Drew Maconachy
Does Renters Insurance protect investors? Probably not.
A common theme is for landlords to require their tenants to purchase a Renters Insurance policy. Some take the next step and have them prove it (good idea). Here's the problem, an independent study was completed tha...
Ryan Collins
Need Help With Financing Resources
I'm considering applying for pre-approval of a HomeStyle Reno loan I've been discussing with a loan administrator for a while. Seems like a decent go in terms of deal financing and ensuring the security of my first fl...