Mallory Thompson
BRRRR vs Conventional Loan: Feedback Appreciated
Hi Everyone - I'm a new investor and my husband and I are looking at deals with a more seasoned investor in our area. We own a townhouse (investment, not primary) that has about $60k left on the loan and has appreciat...
Steven A.
Refinance after forbearance
My wife was briefly furloughed (as a doctor) and we were concerned about Rental income at a short-Term stay property (we own three single family homes, including our primary). Turns out we made a lot of money during t...
Alex Martens
Is REI realistic for a service member?
Hi all! I am an active duty Marine who has been in for 7 years so far. Although I am a Marine, I am also an entrepreneur at heart, and I am always brainstorming how to be my own boss. One of my goals is to build up a ...
Bobby Romadka
New Investors: Should we get management?
I am brand new to BP and my apologies if this has been discussed before:As a brand new investor, our goal is to buy our first Multi Family property by the end of 2021. We will be using a va loan. We both have full tim...
Scott W.
2% rule
I have been looking @ this formula w/ real case scenarios. The only way you can make this work is with very low price homes in suspect area. Now, if you do that, what's the quality of the tenants going to be &, ev...
Daniel Pollack
Converting a 2/1 into a 4/2
I bought a 2/1 as a live in flip with the plan of LTR after completing the renovation and moving to a new live in flip. The basement was completely empty with just a work bench down there. I am adding 2 bedrooms a bat...
Owen Dashner
VA "Vendee" Financing - Good?
I'm curious to see who here has purchased an investment VA property using "vendee" financing. Please describe the process, whether it was as straightforward as it seems, and what your associated costs were. Also, wo...
Brian Bradley
CA Residents Protect your Assets through State Exemption
If you are a CA resident searching about Asset Protection one option for your, if you qualify, is the Private Retirement Plan (PRP) which provides one of the highest levels of protection for your assets. PRPs are ide...
Jordan Jensen
First Home Purchase in 2024...Duplex or SFH??
Hello all,
Newbie Real Estate Investor looking for some advice on purchasing a home in 2024.Currently leaning towards a Multifamily purchase (Maybe Duplex or Triplex) using the new 5% Fannie Mae Loan.DFW is continuin...
David J.
Would you choice A or choice B?
I am thinking over 2 choices. Would like input, insight or opinions. I have a bay area SFH value ~$410K, bought 1 year ago for $385K with 20% down and put about $30K repairs into it. Has good terms, 30year loan with...