Jeff Deville
?New from Ardmore, PA a Philadelphia suburb
My wife and I are getting started in real estate. We don't have much background in the field yet. We've read a few books, and taken a short 2 day online class. She worked as an apartment office manager once upon ...
Matthew Kaufman
New Member - Investing/Originating
Hello BiggerPockets Community!My name is Matthew. I work as an U/W for a REIT in Boston, multifamily agency lending. I discovered my passion for Real Estate while running my start-up late-night restaurant in College. ...
Nadia Jones
Do Term Sheets or Commitment Letters Show Financial Credibility to Brokers/Agents?
For newer CRE developers working to establish credibility for larger scale deals, I’m curious about the role of financial documentation in building trust with brokers and sellers. Specifically:
1. How do brokers eval...
Jameson Sullivan
Sourcing leads for commercial leasing and shopping center sales
Its my first week as a commercial broker and in my brokerage we focus mostly on leasing of shopping centers, investment sales of buildings as well as shopping centers, and tenant rep. Although those are the main focus...
Lawrence Patterson
Building a strong buyers list
I am determined to start up my real estate investing business. I just want to put together a strong team and build my buyers list. I find deals but have trouble looking for cash buyers need some help! What can i do to...
Elizabeth Edgar
Newbie Tax Deduction
Hello All! November 2020 was my introduction to the world of real estate investing. I purchased some startup equipment and educational materials (dedicated laptop, BiggerPockets subscription, a few webinars) and a ha...
Michael Wever
Financing First Fix & Flip
All,I'm looking for recommendations on best way to finance my first deal (fix & flip). In terms of assets and liabilities I have no debt and paid off mortgage, $25k in emergency fund and decent IRA. My target in...
Chris K.
Hiring an interior designer a tax write off?
Interior designer for your STR a tax write off ? Considered “startup cost??”
James Syed
Investment Property Loan
Hi BP,
For a conventional loan under $50,000, is interest rate of 5.25% average or too high?
My middle score is 814, debt to income ratio is 36%, LTV is 75% and term is 5 years amortirized over 20 years...
Mark Bommarito
Home Equity Line of Credit Increase
Hi, I currently have a HELOC from my primary residence. I originally obtained the HELOC in 2014 and have since made more improvements on my residence and feel the HELOC amount is low and could be higher. I would lik...