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I'm looking to start investing in real estate using creative financing. Read a couple books on the topic and have been trying to think of various ways to get going.Is it possible to get a hard money loan to purchase a...
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hey folks, i have a primary home with a mortgage and an investment property with a tenant inside and no mortgage on it. I recently acquired a building that i will be turning into a restaurant. I want to either cashou...
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How do I find out what a person owes on their mortgage before it gets sold at foreclosure auction?
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Hi BP, My question is, after a commercial loan is due, for example 10 years loan with 30 years amortization. Then a balloon payment is now due for the remaining balance. What options are available in order for you t...
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Hello All,I was wondering everyone’s thoughts on this buy and hold strategy. Background: I have a single family deal lined up now to get my foot in the door of real estate investing. I am 26 years old. I work a full t...
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Hey All, I am a realtor and have a client who is looking to improve his property prior to selling. He has no income because he is taking a new job out of state after he sells in 4-6 months. He currently has a 1st an...
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@Tracy Z. Rewey
This was brought up by Tracy and I wanted to start a new thread. We are seeing many lenders attempting to sell loans off of legal balance vs. UPB. I would say in 99% of these instances I do not bid of...
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Hi, I do my own bookkeeping and am trying to figure out the proper way to book a refinance on an investment property.The refinance was a zero-cost refi with a huge credit of -0.75 points (on a $1.6M loan). This covere...
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Hey guys,I am looking at a property in Western, NC to purchase and run as an Airbnb. I have heard Tony Robinson and Rob talk about the 10% down second home loan mortgage option numerous times.Does anyone have a lender...
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Hi!! My husband and I bought an investment property in 2021 for short term rental in dallas area using host financial (dscr loan). The taxes are really hurting our cash flow bc they have no appreciation cap. Essential...