Maria Bocanegra
cash out refi using HML?
Can you do a cash out refi out of your conventional loan from your investment property using a hard money lender? How does that work, generally? What are your thoughts? Has anyone ever done this? If so, did you go ...
Darrel Donatto
How to deduct small decors items such as a new lamp /decorationo
We have several vacation rentals and try to keep them refreshed and interesting with new decor as we find it. How do we claim a deduction for small items like dishes, a lamp, or decorations. They don’t seem to fit t...
Dominique Mitchell
FHA 203K loan Refinance
Hello Bigger Pockets family. I am a new investor and I have a question about refinancing out of a 203k loan.
I am looking to acquire a single family property and make it a rental. If I go with the FHA 203k loan,I kn...
Reaz Ahmed
What are the pros and cons of seller financing?
I've been coming across many deals where the seller is offering financing. The obvious con here is that their rates will be higher compared to traditional financing, but what are some other cons and pros to consider?
Nathan Waters
Portfolio lending
What are typical portfolio loan rates compared to conventional mortgages? Do they usually come in 30 year fixed like traditional? or are they more similar to commercial loans with 5 year balloon payments? My specific ...
Terry Wheeland
Where are you getting your best deals?
I'm curious to see where everyone is finding their deals! Wholesalers?Agents/MLS?Direct Marketing?Clubs?Let us know! We are west of Chicago and always looking to network!!
Ramon Mota
Insurance without fair plan
Hi. We have a rental in 96025 and the insurance company we have willnot renew. I don't want to use a fair plan and an additional insurance plan do to the cost. It is more than double the cost of the plan we had. Any o...
Princess Latimore
Looking for help
I am looking for homes in the Fort Worth,Tx area to do the BRRRR method with. This will be my first flip and finding loan officers that's willing to work with a first timer has been challenging. I would love to conn...
Account Closed
How do you value partly finished residential space?
Thanks for any suggestions. I am interested in a property that has an upper and lower level living area. It was built in the 1980s, but only the upper level was ever finished. The owners (original) have lived there al...
Daren H.
~50% Rentals / ~50% Owner Occupants
I am thinking about purchasing a rental property that is located on a street that is about even with rentals and owner occupants. The particular street is lined with these smaller (~1100 square foot) almost garden sty...