Chris Martin
Evidence of Post-pandemic buyer's remorse in central NC (but probably everywhere)
As a courthouse buyer, my job focused on first deed-of-trust defaults. Although some investors obtain 30-60-90 day 'late lists', I rely almost exclusively on public record filings. Over the past many years, since the ...
Jacob Edmond
0% Credit Cards
I'm sure this has been discussed in some fashion almost ad-nauseum on here, but I wanted to see what people think about using either new card offers with 0% interest for the usual 15-24 months, or balance transfers wi...
Lee Ali
The Fallacy of the Necessity of Down Payment.
Banks have led a great many people to believe that the mortgage mess exists because too many loans were given at or around 100% LTV.
That is hogwash spread by banks because the...
Kevin Burns
Fastest way to determine rehab costs?
What is the fastest way to determine a rough estimate for painting, carpet, cabinets, countertops etc.? Trying to figure for wholesaling deal. Denver, Co
Chris Gavre
How did you fill your mobile home park?
Hi guys. I’ve recently closed on my first mobile home park in South Carolina. I’ve had it about 2 weeks and am looking to strictly rent out the lots. However, as expected, the demand for this is much less as people ha...
James Park
Currently, What percentage of your networth is tied into real estate?
A curious question I wanted to ask to the members of BP.
What percentage of your entire networth would you say is tied into real estate investments, including your primary residence if you own.
You can include your ...
Wendy Black
Need Advice on Switching Gears for Awhile
Hubby and I (both in our mid-60s and retired) have been in the buy-and-hold RE biz for 2 1/2 years. In that time, we've amassed a home and a condo (both with mortgages), another home (held by an IRA), and soon will b...
Charley F.
Should I request a new Loan Estimate if does not match what we...
Greetings:
I am in the process of refinancing my home to take advantage of the lower percentages and reduce the length to 15 years. After research and consideration we decided to go with our bank (BofA). During my co...
Elizabeth M Williams
Not Sure about Your REI Direction? Try Aligning with Your Values
There is a quote I used to have on a post it note on my mirror, about 20 years ago – ‘All Unhappiness is Caused by Comparison.’ Now, I don’t subscribe to that, fully, 2 decades later, but I do know that we often compa...
Christopher B.
Cash-Out Refi, HELOC, or Wait?
I am currently looking to access the equity ($50k) in my duplex. I have talked with a few banks and my options are:
1. Refinance at 4%, 20yrs fixed with a HELOC up to 80% LTV with a 4.5% rate
2. Cash-out refinance 4...