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Brendon K. What kind of loan is used in BRRRR for cash offers?
4 October 2021 | 9 replies

David brings up an interesting point in his BRRRR book. He prefers to buy properties with cash straight up so he doesn't have a beginning mortgage. He mentions numerous advantages of paying with cash.When you pay for ...

Jarrid Kopras Are you a Fix and Flipper in AZ or a Contractor? Difference?
17 February 2020 | 1 reply

Are you a fix and flipper in the state of Arizona or are you a General Contractor? What’s the difference? It turns out that a “Fix and flipper” is someone that is engaging in something called “contracting without a li...

Account Closed 203k rehab and second tier VA refi?
25 April 2017 | 4 replies

Hello!

So I'm starting to plan for my next home (a little in advance). I already bought my first house (primary residence) with my VA loan. I'm due to PCS in about a year. I'm hoping to find an reo or foreclosed hous...

Dan Marr First time buyer - Seeking advice
5 December 2021 | 8 replies

Hello,
I am trying to buy my first property to live in, and also plan to make it a rental after the first year of occupying it. I am wondering if I should be analyzing potential properties differently than I would if...

Angelica Crawford Use Substantial Home Equity to Buy Investment or Buy New Primary?
20 November 2024 | 3 replies

Hi all - This is my first post, and I’m looking forward to getting some insight. I currently have $193K equity in my home with an estimated home value of $379K. We bought in late 2020 (in SWFL), so the interest rate i...

Dakoda Spencer How to acquire REO's as investment properties
11 October 2016 | 43 replies

Hey all, I have a simple question.

I want to purchase an REO as an investment property but I'm not sure of the process. Do I need to be sure to tell the bank that it's going to be a rental or does it matter? I plan ...

Account Closed Freddie Mac Home Possible "Primary Residence" requirement
1 April 2020 | 15 replies

Hello All,I'm very interested in taking advantage of Freddie Mac's Home Possible program in order to purchase a multifamily 2-4 unit property. One of the requirements was that it would have to be my primary residence....

Ray Slack Heloc question- Can you have 2 Helocs on 1 property?
16 March 2021 | 1 reply

I'm finding banks have a maximum amount they will loan on a primary home Heloc..  So, I'm thinking it may work to get 2 HELOCs from different banks.  Say I have a primary residence that is worth about $1,500,000 and i...

Chris Mylan Primary vs. Rental Property?
22 September 2015 | 4 replies

Hello All,I am very close to buying a property in Pittsburgh, Pa and wish to have it considered as my primary residence and rent out the other rooms. I rent an apartment and work in Washington, DC, but take very frequ...

Ryan Elam 2nd home loan impact on primary residence mortgage?
29 December 2021 | 8 replies

Hi there, I'm just starting my journey in STRs (have 1 up and running currently) and have a question....How do 2nd home loans impact your ability to qualify for a mortgage on your primary residence? One of my potentia...