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Over the last two weeks I have had an open dialogue with all of our mortgage lenders. I've found regardless of bank/lender size all of our lenders have been very open to assisting us in minimizing or deferring paymen...
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I'm looking for some advice regarding education, books to read, areas of expertise to invest some time and specialize in etc...I am currently an aspiring landlord working a computer tech job full time investing in ren...
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If I’m buying a property in California through a real estate agent and paying all cash (vs. private party), what’s the shortest time frame on closing that anyone has experienced. I know the mortgage/lender process is ...
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I am looking to purchase a vacation rental property in SC. This will be my first purchase as a home buyer but will not be living in it. Any advice on where to find mortgage lenders that only require a less than 20% fo...
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Hi All,I'm a fairly new investor. I started looking at real estate investing around May last year did lots of research, and closed on my first property in mid September. I closed on my second in December, and third ...
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Hey Bigger Pockets,I have a question about Conventional Loans. My Mortgage lender has told me that if I want to take a out a loan that is less than 12% I need a 6 month reserve of property taxes and mortgage? Can anyo...
I'm currently trying to become a first time home buyer and I'm extremely interested in "House Hacking." The concept that I could have a multi-family unit household and live in one unit is a desirable outcome. However,...
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Hello everyone!
I am here to discuss some of the obstacles I have been facing thus far. My interests are in commercial real estate (specifically industrial) and I have spoken to multiple brokers all over the countr...
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I signed a purchase contract over 9 months ago to purchase a new construction single family home. At the time, I hoped to have my mom stay with me. I am single and not married or with kids. The house was delayed in co...
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Ok BP family have a dilemma. We moved out of state a few years ago could not sell our lakeview home. We are in a situation where it's too expensive for the local population to own as a primary residence but yet not L...