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Has anyone used one of your properties for airbnb (and if so what was your experience)? I'm interested because I have had a primary residence on the market for 6 months with no offers. (I know... but it's in the 500K ...
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A couple of weeks ago, I was at a local car wash waiting for my truck, & I called a mortgage broker about some info I sent him to get pre-qualified for a loan. A man standing nearby overheard part of my conversati...
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Hello!My husband and I are first time buyers and new to the area (San Jose). We met with a realtor who I found on zillow with high ratings and she instructed us that because the housing market is so competitive here,...
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I placed an offer (through a Realtor) on a REO today. The proof of funds letter I had was from a Transactional Funding lender. The realtor was confused on how to write up the offer because I was using Transactional Fu...
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While travelling with my good friend who is a fellow real estate investor, and giving him a hard time for investing in what I considered mediocre returns in his local market, he really one-upped me. He gave me t...
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Good morning Bigger pockets family. Im looking to buy my first tenant occupied property but not sure if right now is the best time due to the market. If so, what is the best avenue to obtain one? Greatly appreciate it...
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Hello All. 1st time posting here. We are looking at the North Carolina outer banks for some possibe investing and partial living. We are interested in maybe doing short term rentals during high season and then livi...
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Hey guys,I am doing some research and am interested in the California Real Estate market. I know it's a very big and broad market, so maybe tailor your feedback and thoughts with a location you come from or deal in. T...
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We purchased a home on an island in September 2020, put about 30k down and about $60k to furnish and do the backyard, new flooring and paint. A year later, we purchased another home on the island, moved into it, and ...
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I ran across some ads on Craigslist regarding "novelty documents" service which provides pay stubs.Have you seen any of these in from rental prospective applicants ? How do you spot them ? Thanks !!!