Heyward Lovett
203k loan for 1st time homeowner
Hi all. I'm looking to have the discussion about using the 203k loan to get into my 1st "House Hack" situation. I'd like to explore pros and cons. I'd like to speak w/potential 203k lenders. I'm looking to get a 203k ...
Kelli Bristol
Help assessing an opportunity and how to move forward
In in New Orleans and did a flip property, a duplex in an area that used to be pretty bad, but has gotten better. Apparently, the fact that we re-did the "problem" house on the block, made a tremendous change in t...
Jeff S.
save cash or pay down HELOC ?
I'm working on my first deal to buy a duplex using HELOC for down payment. I'm wondering what to do with the cash flow: what is the best stategy for preserving my liquidity ?My first idea is to just pay down the HELO...
Anwar Shabazz
Best way to pay your contractor
When you hire a gc and the bid is 50k, how do you pay him so you make sure he doesnt screw you over?10k per week? 50 percent down? 50% when he completes the job? I have always been burnt by these so called pros and ...
Minh Ly
Has anyone used Realtyshares.com
Hi guys,I'm relatively new to the world of real estate investing and I came across Realtyshares.com from the Bigger Pockets podcast and was interested in exploring it further. Has anyone invested with them? Any feedba...
Mark Douglas
Do you give keys to your handyman??
Kind of a silly question, I know. I assume the answer is 'yes'.I was just wondering if they keep the keys if only for 'every so often' repairs or very infrequent calls about the property (a duplex).Thoughts?
Kristen R.
Global Climate Change & The Effects on RE Investing
Hi All - With all the extreme weather lately, I got to thinking about the possible implications of global climate change on real estate investing - for buy and hold investors. Has anyone thought about this topic? Plea...
Rich Hupper
Hard Money Loan Flipping Calculator
Hello Biggerpockets TeamIs there a calculator that could be made for flippers who want to use hard money instead of cash? Thank you
Scott Grover
First duplex VA Loan
Buying our first rental property is becoming a real possibility using a VA Loan. Looking at duplexes in the $320-400k range in south King county and Pierce County WA. As a VA loan I understand it needs to be retail ...
Andrew P.
Umbrella policies
Hi,
I own about 10 units and was looking to get a a general umbrella policy to cover any possible litigation. Is this a good idea? And if so what is a good coverage amount? 1 or 2 million?
Thanks!!!