Sam Marcos
Discouraged already, and haven't even started. Fix and Flip
I've found ways to get 70% of Purchase price funded by hard money. However, I don't seem to have enough cash and credit cards to fill the gap. Been at this for almost a year now and can't get the finances in place t...
Maxwell Milholland
How do you estimate ARV?
Quick question to the Bigger Pockets community!
Hypothetical situation. A house is on the market for $100,000. After $25,000 in repairs, it is now worth $150,000-$175000. What accounts for the difference. Why doesn't ...
Shamar Seaforth
Va loan to rent out in San diego
I am 23 in the Navy currently PCSING to San Diego. I have been loooking into real estate investing for some time reading books, and articles even owning a few shares in different REIT’s. But now looking deeper into r...
Bin Chen
Do the benefits of a buying agent outweigh the cons?
What is the point of having a buying agent when you can find houses yourself on sites like redfin or Trulia? I keep hearing that they can get deals straight from the MLS but don't all listing on the MLS get posted on ...
Terry Royce
Contractor Deposit
I had a recommended roof contractor lined up to do a full roof tear off and replacement for 6600.
We had hammered all the details out and he was supposed to start this thursday 11/20. However, they wanted 1/3 deposi...
Oscar Leon
VA to conventional refinance
Hi BP,I currently have my first house financed with a VA loan. I've been considering refinancing into a conventional loan with the equity I have.Is this feasible? What are the pros/cons?
Mitch Larrivee
How did you find a mentor?
Listening to the BP podcast I hear them and their guests talk about their mentor. I've never found one in the 9 years I've been living-in/renovating and selling houses. The local REI group is just ok, mostly small bus...
Joan S.
VA Loan on SFH or Conventional on a Duplex?
Hello All,I was pleasantly surprised to find out that I got pre-approved for a VA loan. I love this loan because it basically means I don't have to put absolutely zero money down, no down-payment, no PMI and no fundin...
Rhonda C.
Vacation Rental
Hello everyone,
I am buying a condo in the heart of Leavenworth to use as an income producing vacation rental. I have not closed on the property yet, but am already overwhelmed with what needs to be done!
1. bathroom...
Laura Wyzykowski
Brand New to REI in CT
Hi everyone, My Name is Laura and I aspire to retire with passive income from rentals. I am a secretary in our HIgh School. I've been reading and learning all I can before I jump in the REI waters. The more I read ...