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Hi there -Sorry if this is a pretty broad question but we're just about to get started in REI and after reading a lot about the topic - and listening to a ton of episodes on the BP podcast - we're currently figuring o...
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Hello all, newbie investor here looking to get my second property and would LOVE your advice! I saw a listing and in the description the sellers are offering an assumable loan, and I would love to know the best way to...
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In a recent article, @Scott Trench discussed the advantages of a 30 year note over 15 year (or lower than 30 in general). While I agree with most of what's there, I'd like to discuss a case where to me at least, it se...
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Hi everyone,Today I was exploring how to pull some cash out of the equity on my current residential property and came across two popular options: a home equity line of credit (HELOC) and a home equity loan (HEL). Thes...
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I am looking at an off-market property that would not qualify for conventional funding. If we buy it with HM, do the work necessary, get it rented and then refi, the bank and mortgage broker I've spoken to said they w...
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Anyone has ever had any experience with sheriff sales ? I know it's a kind of pre-foreclosure, but I do not know that much.
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Hello all:I am interested in bidding on foreclosure property but did a quick research and found that the owner is deceased 6 months ago and no probate case in currently open, the deceased owner was a single person per...
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Hello, I am new to real estate with a quick question upon the BRRRR method and the cash out refinance. If I buy the run down property out right with straight cash do I still have to wait the 12 month hold of ownership...
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Does anyone have any advice on the pros/cons of providing seller financing via a contract for deed vs a deed of trust? I've purchased property with seller financing using a deed of trust, but I may want to use a c...
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I've been researching using Lines of Credit to pay down a mortgage (this one is for my primary home). I'm interested to get feedback. Please shoot holes in my plan and let me know if you have better ideas. Hypothetica...