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Hello Bigger Pockets! I am in need of advice from investors that use private money for their purchase/rehab of homes. I have an investor that interested in backing us on our next venture and we are collectively tryin...
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Question for all my loan officers or other experienced investors. I own 3 rental properties, acquiring my 4th in 60 days. Just for context, I used a lender I will never use again (no name lender) and I have used Lower...
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Hi BP friends,I am looking to invest outside of Colorado, where I live. My wife and I have some properties in Colorado for the long-term equity play. And I'd like to invest outside of Colorado for cashflow. 3 question...
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Hi People, I'm a rookie investor/real estate agent from NY and I have an opportunity to purchase my first property with cash. I aim to invest in a few MTR/LTRs in a B-class neighborhood in Greenville, SC. I am dete...
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I would like to get into the comercial real estate market. So I been looking around and I think I found a property I like.So for commercial properties, they are considered full investments so typically you need to giv...
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Is there a way to turn a non-secured loan from a family member into a secured loan that a mortgage lender would allowed to be used towards downpayment on a rental?
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Hi there!
1. What counts as income? Are bonuses included?Home Ready and Home Possible have Avg Median Income limits (Philadelphia $84K)- I meet this requirement if I don't include bonuses (from referrals and perform...
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Hello guys, I am looking to brrrr out of state in Indianapolis and talking to a brokerage about refinance. The loan officer came back with questions that I need advice with. Currently, I do not have any property under...
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There are several hard money lenders on the site. Have you used any and if so, how was your experience? Are they legit? It would be my first time using a hard money lender so I'm not sure who to trust. Thanks!
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Hello,I am a new investor and I have a question for the BP community. This year I will receive a sizable salary bonus from my employer. Through our retirement program we have the ability to defer 100% of our bonus t...