Zac P.
Using Private Money for "Buy and Holds"
I am wanting to use private money to purchase "buy and holds". These would be 100% financed through private money and I would want this to cover any kind of rehab costs as well. So basically I want to purchase home...
Scott Winter
Lenders...what's the deal with the seasoning period?
So, I'm staring at David Greene's BRRRR book right now pg 232...Seasoning Period
"Many lenders don't want to finance something right after an investor buys it. This is because they want to make sure the property is ...
Sebastian Garcia
How's the current Union City, NJ Area market?
Hello everyone!I'm looking at properties in the Union City area, including Jersey City Heights, West New York, and North Bergen, but focused on Union City mainly for the short commute to the city. I live in NYC and gr...
Steve Cook
Hedge Fund Watch: How are Funds Impacting your Market and Business?
With plans to spend billions on foreclosures and to convert single family rentals into a new asset class of securities, well-heeled hedge funds are creating both challenges and opportunities for the individual investo...
Phillip R.
Should I Reduce 401K Contributions to Save for Real Estate Investment Property?
I'm married, age 29, and make less than six figures. My wife stays home with our two kids. This year and last year we maxed out my 401K ($17,500 annually) and both our ROTH IRAs ($11,000 annually). This has allow...
Sarah McCluskey
Good cash flow, but after repairs, upside down.
Currently under contract for a 3 bed upper/lower duplex. It was a FSBO listed around market rate, but I know if it went on MLS it would’ve gone for more. 3 bed duplexes are hard to find in my area to purchase and to r...
Chelle Knijnenburg
lease change the renter (a lawyer) wants to add about escrow
Hello all.Our future renter wants to put these two items in the contract, one is in case we put the house on the market. Note that she is a lawyer. We don't fully understand the escrow clause and how it might affect ...
Account Closed
Tenant Screening Fees- is $40 per person too much?
Hi BP community I'm looking for your opinions on tenant screening fees for credit and background checks.We have a SFH for rent and were going to do the screening process through Cozy.co since it seems really easy for ...
Roderick Brenes
Are My Expectations Realistic? (Central Valley California)
I'm looking to buy a single family home around Spring 2015 in the Central Valley area of California, namely Turlock, Modesto, Patterson, or Salida. My goal is to buy a home in the $180-$215k range, with no major updat...
Cameron Riley
SEC-8 - INNER CITY LANDLords/Investors - VIEW this
Just finishing my open house with another list of prospective tenants I had received from Zillow... I have a few questions for my fellow city investors... - What has helped you find the most quality/qualified tenants?...