Can a seller hold 20% of the mortgage as the down payment if the property is not paid off? Could I offer the seller $40k higher than asking price and have that profit go into the deal as the down payment? Keep in mind...

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I have submitted an offer on a duplex in my area. All of the numbers add up as far as the property itself but I am torn on how to proceed with the mortgage on the house. Both units are currently occupied with...

Not being able to find tenants is one of the biggest beginning house hackers have when they first get started. We will guide you through the process of reducing risks and saving time in your quest to find the perfect ...

Today BiggerPockets Crossed the 500,000 Member Milestone!I can't put to words how much that means to me.  Thank you to everyone who has become a part of the amazing BiggerPockets family. I'm so proud of our staff, mod...

I am under contract for a SFH with an in-law suite in NE Ohio. The property is situated very close to the highway, so it's a great spot for anyone commuting to the Pittsburgh area. My PM is obsessed with the idea of a...

People say that the Chinese word for “crisis” is comprised of two Chinese symbols—the first symbol signifies “danger” while the second symbol signifies “opportunity.” In one of my last BP articles from December 2019,...

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I’m looking for some guidance on improving the performance of our short-term rental, and I’d really appreciate your insights. Here’s a quick breakdown of our financials:
Operational expenses (excludin...

Seen this pop up on several “top 10 trends going out of style in 2022” type articles. It cites Covid work from home as the reason, where people desire more privacy now. Personally I’m having a hard time coming up with...

Has anyone here used DoHardMoney.com as a hard money lender? They're listed in the directory here on BP but I wanted to see if anyone who has used them could share their experiences with them. Thanks!