Ben Hofstra
Becoming a Sponge
Hello all, I am about half way through The Book on Rental Property Investing. As of right now I am just getting started and am welcoming any and all information that might be helpful. The one clear goal I have is to b...
Jayman Petel
Another Rent or Sell question!
Have a SFR home in Plano TX. Class A neighborhood. About 8-10 miles from the new Toyota headquarters with others corporate headquarters already present or coming soon. Property values are going crazy!!!! I have a larg...
Craig Garrow
Where do you park your free cash?
Hey, everyone! I'm in the process of buying my second property, which would give me 5 apartments total. This would give me roughly $1000/month in cash flow between both properties. I want to keep about $10,000 in cash...
David Elliott
Commercial Loan and Personal Guarentee
How is a commercial loan to an LLC (s-corp) with a personal guarantee considered in a primary residence mortgage application?I currently have four rentals and a primary. My DTI is around 60%. I'd like to build in a fe...
Alan Casilla
Columbus OH - Finally got out of Analysis Paralysis - Next Steps
Hi All,This post is for those investing / are local / or know Columbus OH very well - Looking for guidance!- References for a Core 4, and other functions you would recommend to add to build a strong team!Background:La...
Kelly M.
Lease-to-Own in Ohio (Lease Option)
I have been doing lease-to-own contracts for a few years for a few houses. I now have 3 out on lease-to-own contracts. I had another, but they recently bought the house after only 1 year. So far, they have worke...
Junior P.
Conventional loan at 10% down
Taking in consideration that prices are going up as well as interest rates and also FHA raised its mortgage insurance premium. what are the chances of obtaining a conventional mortgage Loan with 10% down? Many lenders...
John Marlin
How to convince seller to owner finance duplex?
Hey BP peers! I'm an experienced investor in single-family houses, looking to get into multi-family next. I recently met an investor who informed me he'll be looking to sell a couple duplexes and a triplex in the next...
Malcolm Jackson
Life Insurance For Investing
Hello all,
This is my first post in BiggerPockets. I've done some reading and been really looking into getting started with a STR.
I recently was let down by the fact that I would not be able to withdraw early from ...
Jeremy Porter
Key Traits of a Good Rental Property: A Property Manager's Perspective
As a property manager, the ability to identify a good rental property is crucial for success in the real estate industry. Knowing what to look for can save you time, money, and headaches in the long run. It's importan...