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Hi BP,
I'm an aspiring REI from Columbus, OH preparing to make my first deal and this is my first post :)
I've owner occupied a SFH in a high-appreciating neighborhood of Columbus for the last 6 years (Clintonville)....
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Hello, I am looking to purchase an 4plex and use a fha 203k loan to renovate. After the renovation I would like to do a cash out refi into an 80/20 conventional. After this is done can I apply for another fha loan and...
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The obvious winner when it comes to financing a house hack seems to be an FHA loan. However, my friend and I are having a hard time qualifying for enough to get a duplex in our area with an FHA because my tip income d...
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Anyone experienced with using the BRRRR strategy for MFR? I'm interested to know the differences (pros/cons) with refinancing on a commercial loan vs. conventional for residential. Any typical seasoning requirements? ...
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Hi, We are looking for small multi-family properties (2-5 units) in the Louisville, KY area whose owners are willing to seller finance the deals.
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I have been interested in purchasing a certain duplex in my area and even made an offer on it. My lender had mentioned that I might be able to get a 5% down conventional loan. Upon underwriting it turned out that I ma...
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Hello All,I'm a Canadian, living in Winnipeg who is just starting out into the REI world and looking to get into buy-and-hold single family homes. I'm excited to get started, however coming up with the 20% down paymen...
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I'm looking to buy a duplex with FHA and then refinance to a conventional loan at some point. I plan to live at the property for at least two years. Could anyone share their experience with starting with FHA and then ...
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Hi everyone,I have found a 4 unit apartment complex that is in a desirable neighborhood and passes th 50% and 2% rule. My question: Can I finance this using FHA (3.5% DP) and get a 30 year fixed interest rate? I know ...
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House hacking is viewed by many to be the best way to get involved in RE investing. You are eligible to put less money down and benefit from a lower interest rate than you are in financing as an investment property. N...