Isaiah Lopez
Is this a good deal for me?
hello! My name is Isaiah, I am new to real estate with no experience. Since This February I've been researching and learning about real estate. I want to buy and Hold by obtaining a FHA loan to start off for me and my...
Ashwin Samtani
Canada’s Renters can use rent to build credit rating via LCB
I came across this article in the Financial Post indicating that the Canadian Landlord Credit Bureau is partnering up with Equifax in order to allow renters use their rent payments toward their credit score and rating...
Bryan Smith
Tenant application background check
I live in a city that does not have a landlords association so I'm on my own when it comes to screening potential tenants. I feel my current system could be improved. Does anyone have advice on specific online backgro...
Kyler J Sloan
Financing Renovation without tapping equity
I am in the process of getting a short-term rental ready, but made the mistake of applying for renovation loans AFTER the mortgage went on record, making my DTI too high to qualify for personal loans such as Sofi. In ...
John Hummer
Here's one for all you real estate investors...
What would you do?
Owned home since 2003, assessed at $200, balance of mortgage is $113, same mortgage, 30 years @ 6.0%, 10 years in
Found non MLS waterfront property assessed at $445, fsbo at $279/obo
Have looked...
Michael Curran
Upside Down Since 2008
Just wanted to see what some people who have been in the business for a while have to say about my situation. My brother and I brought a house together in 2007. I feel like we finished signing on the last dotted lin...
Tomasz Banas
Additional security deposit
I have potential tenants for one of my properties in New Jersey. However, due to medical problems (i.e. cancer), there are collections/judgements on their credit. They are really nice and neat people. They are aware o...
Bryan Stats
Do banks care about student loans for mortgages / cash out refi ?
Greetings there
I am new to the real estate world
Unfortunately like many young folks I am saddled with a lot of student loan debt, hence my income to debt ratio is very bad
For those who have experience attaining ...
Brandon Turner
How to fill vacancies?
Hey folks,
Just wondering if other landlords can share their experiences in filling vacancies. Any creative ideas?
Jaedon Stout
Looking for Real Estate Investment Strategies Using Funding
Hi guys, I’m new here but have been following BiggerPockets for a while. I help people get funding (mostly through Chase) with good terms like 0% interest for the first year. A lot of my clients want to get into real ...