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What are some of the best books on explaining the terms of real estate simply?
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Hi all,I currently rent, and want to purchase my own place. I have sufficient funds for a 20% downpayment, but am debating if it might make sense to use an FHA loan only and put 3-10% down instead to keep some funds ...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Austin.
Purchase price: $260,000
Cash invested: $80,000
Sale price: $430,000
Contributors:
David Ivy
Bought a...
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Hello bigger pockets. I’m looking for suggestions, info, drafts/formats, etc to present to potential financial partners to finance deals.I have more deal opportunities that financing available and am getting to a poin...
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The fiberglass shower pan was installed by a "pro" ... friend of a friend who is an actual plumber. Of course, now he's always unavailable. They failed to remove the plastic covering from the pan, and plumber puttied ...
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I applied for my first HELOC today.It's for my house hacked property and the first step is the appraisal.I am a firm believer the some investors can be extremely annoying and demanding to others compared to home owner...
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Hi,
My name is Ryan Hobbs.I have recently partnered with an investor who is going to teach me how to wholesale properties. He also has an internet marketing company, so he knows how to drive traffic.He even c...
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Hello, My wife and I would like to do purchase our first home through a 203k Loan in Austin, Texas. So far all of the mortgage lenders I have talked to know all about an regular FHA loans, but when I ask for their exp...
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Is there a way to see the completed auctions and final prices?
There website could be a little more user friendly.
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I REALLY miss Adam Lambert! My wife is making me watch Idol tonite. Does 1 of the 3 HAVE to win? Any bets on the winner? Will that winner ever make a hir album? Rich, falling asleep!