Hey all, I have been trying to get a loan for my second rental property and it has been very frustrating to say the least. I cannot go through a bank to get a mortgage. I am currently unemployed, but I have multiple s...

Hi,
Can anyone explain how some lenders are offering low interest 3.5-4% but I need to pay for points or upfront costs? What does the points actually do? How does this method of lending affect a 30 year fixed?

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I recently inherited and sold a vacant strip of land for $300k. I do not have any other assets and I do not own a home at this time (I rent). I am hoping to capitalize on a 1031 Exchange and thinking of buying an apar...

I have seen threads about the section 8 bible series,and it appears BPers only like the first book out of the series.

Now they are back with a new book, Section 8 Secret, which is various ways he has found pe...

Have a hard time seeing the bad in them.

Just had one adjust down for the 3rd year in a row. It's pretty nice to not get locked into above market rates for your mortgage. :)

Interestingly if things do...

Say someone wants to sell off some SFR properties they currently own (individually) and take the proceeds as a 1031 Exchange and invest into a LLC that is going to invest in single family real estate. Under what circ...

I met a pair of friends this week who had an interesting arrangement that worked for them, and I'm curious if anyone else has contemplated this or come across it. Friend A was older, wealthier, and wanted a vacation h...

Looking to offer a couple of rentals I own outright in a 1031 exchange.  I read about the need for properties to be seasoned before undergoing a 1031, but I'm not expecting to have any appreciation subject to capital ...

As the subject questions; what is the most effective tax strategy during the buy and hold growth phase? While working to grow and add additional properties, would it be a good idea not to report any expenses to your C...

Does anybody have some real estate agents in Philadelphia or nearby that work a lot with the VA loan. Right now I am working with a redfin real estate agent but I don't feel he fully understands what I want and how I ...