Jason Howell
Paying points up front for a lower interest rate... bad idea?
I'm about to close on my fourth property and up until now, I have opted to pay whatever points were necessary upfront to lock in the lowest interest rate. It just made sense at the time: Go for the lowest interest rat...
Keaton Labby
Renter "between jobs" offers to pay entire year rent up front
Hi Everyone, I have a few tenant applications and one of them is offering to pay the full 12-month lease's rent up front with the security deposit. After the screening process the background check, eviction report, an...
Rashad S.
Tenant Willing To Pay 6 or 12 Months Upfront For Rental
Hello. I have a question. I have a client who’s looking for a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in the Metro Atlanta, Georgia area. She’s looking to purchase but wants to wait it out for a while to see how the market goes. ...
Jay Nielsen
Electrical for Subdivision
When working with the local electric utility, how is the electric paid for when putting in a new subdivision? Is this usually a lump sum payment?
Daniel Soovajian
Question about including prepaid insurance in calculations
Hello,When plugging in #s into the "purchase closing cost" section of the BP rental calculator, you can click the "cost breakdown" link on it to plug in specific components (e.g. points, taxes, hazard insurance, etc.)...
Jacob Rogers
Home Possible Single Payment PMI
Hi BP Community!
I am submitting an offer on a duplex in my market as an owner occupant. I am looking to make a low down payment (3-5%) and so the obvious choice was FHA. However, I don't like the idea of paying PMI ...
Aaron Arnold
Tenant wants to pay the first 2 or 3 months up front
I have a potential tenant who I’ve throughly screened and everything looks good. His credit score, background and income are all verified and qualify him for the unit. He wants to pay the first 2 or 3 months up front....
Patricia Taveras
Should I let father pay rent up front for daughter to lease?
Hello. I am trying to rent out a singlewide. A father wants to pay the rent for his daughter - 7 months up front. I am willing to sign a 7 month lease because then the lease will be up in summer when it is typicall...
Jim Bryson
Is it standard to pay a 3.5% up front Due Diligence Fee
I received a loan offer for a new retail center construction loan and they are requiring me to pay a 3.5% due diligence fee. Is that standard
Doug Prahst
Is it okay for tenant to pay one years rent up front
So, I have an applicant for an apartment that I'm renting that will pay for one years' rent up front.It's not an internet scam, I actually met this person. They live two houses away in a 1 bedroom and want a two bedro...