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On Friday my business partner and I closed on our 1st commercial multifamily property which was a 9 unit apartment building. Hightlights of the deal are below. I am grateful and blessed for all the people which helpe...
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Hi all!I’ve never refinanced before (or utilized any creative financing strategies, although I’ve researched them at length). I bought my first rental property in 2020 at $290k. Since then, the market has boomed and I...
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What are some of the pros and cons for finding property on MLS versus finding property off-market? I am a new investor and sometimes see properties off market that have been for some time and could potentially be a go...
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Hey everyone. I would like any referrals you have for self directed IRA companies that you have used in the past. I am really looking for ones that allow checkbook access but also have a good technology platform and...
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Okay so I posted several ads- 'investor special" "free 45 foreclosed homes" and such. I have a cash buyer who wants to buy REO's in my area around 50k and has someone else interested in higher price REO's. I have pro...
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Hi all,
I’m looking to acquire a HELOC on my primary residence that Ive just started renting out. I’m currently living with my girlfriend at her place so this is my only property and it’s in my name (lender would not...
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Hello BP!Myself and a good friend of mine are new to the Seattle, WA area and are looking to team up and acquire our first property. As we are both new to REI and are both interested, we felt like it would be best to ...
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Hello BiggerPockets, Id like to hear some thoughts/feedback on this idea..... while I have not obviously vetted this "idea" out just yet...its intriguing to me.I sell my primary residence and use the equity ($100K p...
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Hello, home inspection came back for a 1977 home that state:"Observed a galvanized water supply line in attic over master bedroom was heavilycorroded appears to be leaking. This is common with older galvanized pipe sy...
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Hi Everyone!I've been researching for websites, databases, and software that could identify properties behind on their taxes or mortgage. My results so far aren't encouraging. Some websites contain some of the informa...