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I have yet to see any stories coming out of Philadelphia on the forum. As an inspiring investor(in process of getting real estate license) ,does anyone have any stories to share? Specifically first deals in the Philly...
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Hello BP!
My wife and I are interested in purchasing a home to use as a vacation home and a short term rental property when not in use.
What neighborhoods should we consider?
Any property management/short term ren...
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My mortgage broker is saying that the rate on rental Fannie Mae ARMs is very bad compared to 30yr/15yr fixed. While the latter is only 1/4-1/2 point above owner occupied house, the former is 1 point above.I am looking...
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I only found one in my online searching (770 Hard Cash). Does anyone know of a HML Franchise? I want to get going in HML (lending out), I think I have all the components down, but wanted to see if anyone offered a str...
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Hello Investors!
My company owns and manages a 100+ unit apartment complex in Oklahoma City. Cox, a local service provider, has approached us asking us to sign an 8 year contract in exchange for a $10,000 upfront pay...
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Hello! I own a handful of properties across CO, some 2-4 and some 4+, and most of the <4s have second mortgages already. Every bank I have spoken with told me I have too many financed properties for their limits or...
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I'm looking into more investment opportunities and have already completed one cash out refinance on a rental, extracting 100k.. the rent i receive more than covers the payment difference. I have another property which...
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I have a client who develops affordable housing. We want to crowdfund their projects in tranches but the only way it pencils is if investors get paid over 5 years amortized. Even though it pays a 10% annual rate, I'm ...
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Hi BP, it's been a while. Been working hard. Happy new year to everybody. What is the average return an active investor is getting on their money outside of real estate investing.Say $150 to $250k? Sorry to bother wit...
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Hi All! I am new member from Sacramento, CA. I am hoping to find resources, guidance, chat with experience folks in this great world of real estate. I am looking to step into investing: wholesaling or flipping. Defini...