Cyrus Jones
Best Real estate strategy?
My name is Cyrus Jones, I am 28. I just wanted to get some advice for my specific situation. I have a decent paying job, one rental property and I am privileged to veterans benefits as well. With all my income I am ab...
Corey Dutton
Why Hard Money Lenders May Need a Mortgage License
Private money, non-bank lenders, also called hard money lenders have always lent money without the need of a mortgage licensing. But the financial reform following the real estate meltdown, namely the Dodd Frank Act, ...
Ken Rishel
Courts are Speaking on using MLOs and others as "Fronts"
Here on Bigger Pockets it is very popular to suggest that one can make loans through MLOs and avoid any responsibility for licensure and compliance. I have held that since January of 2014 that that is likely a very da...
Drew Denham
New GC for roof wants full payment upfront?
I need a new roof on my latest flip, NEW GC said he wants the full $6100 down because its not my primary residence. He won't sign the invoice until its paid in full (and I live across the state). I called one referenc...
Christian Malesic
Congress - Get Out of Our House
You owe it to yourself to check this out and see if the concept matches your beliefs.
A Dell, then Google executive has started this movement to get rid of corruption in DC. His plan is to turn t...
Jim Fell
Private Lending Certification--Seriously?
I spoke with my attorney this afternoon, and he told me that Illinois is about the pass laws that will "crack down" on self directed IRAs and require private lenders to be certified. Has anyone else heard about this?
Jennifer L.
Sturdy Dishwasher Brand
I purchased a cheap Amana a few years ago and the detergent dispenser no longer works. I've priced out the fix and it is almost as much as I paid for the machine. So I've decided to bite the bullet and purchase a new ...
Jason Hartman
BRRRR - Qualifying for Refi w/o W2 Employment: Ideas?
Hello all, I'm a somewhat seasoned buy and hold landlord/investor and understand (sometimes follow) the BRRRR strategy.I'm currently an employee with a W2 which has of course been instrumental over the years in helpin...
Taylor Tomaso
Should I go to mortgage broker or straight to banks?
I am looking to house hack my first rental property with an FHA loan. A 3 or 4 family in Rhode Island. I was wondering if I should go to a mortgage broker or go shop mortgage lenders. I am very new to this. Any feedba...
Wesley Robinson
Beginning Phase of Wholesaling
Greetings everyone, my name is Wesley Robinson. Graduated from UNO in Marketing/Business and I'm looking to establish myself in the real estate realm. I plan on starting with wholesaling to get some available capital ...