Nick Broce
Getting a large loan with small income
I've been researching on house hacking a multifamily house, which was recommended by other users to me. However, despite good credit and the (estimated) $25,000 I'll have in one year, I'm skeptical as to whether I cou...
Jacob Song
what are the pros/cons of investing in University or college area
Hi i am hoping to invest in my first investment property soon. From my state, only place that I think that would have high tenant rate would be near university of area because the in my state, since it is not one of t...
Ricardo R.
Screening Criteria - Your thoughts?
Hi all, I am in the midst of revising my rental criteria and just want to see what you all thought about my criteria below in regards to income and credit scores, your thoughts?
Applicant(s) has verifiable combined i...
Khanesia Washington
Is rental history important?
If you have no rental history, do you feel confident approving a tenant if income is ok and credit is not?
Matt Dickey
Should I start a LLC and can I use a FHA loan to buya 4 plex?
In the process of applying for a FHA loan with the intention of buying a fourplex (live in one, rent the rest) and begin my journey in RE investing. I have a few questions:Do I need to start a LLC to protect myself a...
Robert Zazac
Ideas for funding/financing multi-family properties!?
Hello BP members! I am a Pittsburgh investor currently shopping for a new multifamily (2-4 unit) buy and hold. I have come upon a triplex, fully rented on 1 year leases and cash-flowing, that combined with operating...
Aiden Farthing
Starting my investing in college (send advice)
I have a unique situation that I have talked to several people about & now I want the views of those here at bigger pockets. I'm going to college next year & have had money saved in a 529 (college fund w/ roug...
Taylor Cu
Newbie Alert! First post
First post!
Hello fellow BP members, my name is Taylor Cu. I'm 22 years old. I graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a mechanical engineering degree in May 2017. I currently work full time as a superinte...
CJ C.
How to check a homeowner’s rental history?
Hi All - Just got an application from my leasing agent on a house. This family has a small (think 800 sq ft) paid off house in the same city and is looking to rent my SFM which is 1400 sq ft. They’ve lived in their c...
James Maradits
Tapping into Equity without income verification
I'm looking to utilize a portion of my $100k + in equity in my personal residence to use for acquisitions and short term holds. I formerly had a HELOC that I used to flip properties with, but I have since sold the ho...