Tom Cramblit
FHA 20% Equity Refinance
Looking for some clarity to refinancing to eliminate the PMI on my FHA loan. I've talked to bankers and they have told me that once I have 20% equity I can refinance and the PMI payment will be done. My main question ...
Ara Catchatoorian
Feedback for New Marketing Director at Fix & Flip Private Lender
Hi! I'm new to the Bigger Pockets community and the Private Money Lending / Real Estate Investment industry. I have 20+ years experience in traditional (TV, radio, print) and digital (search, social, & display) a...
Kyle Curtin
Vetting Sponsors to Co-GP or work with for a FoF?
Hey guys!What tips do you guys have for vetting other Co-GP’s /Sponsors to potentially work with (especially not in your local markets!)? I have gotten pitched a few times from a few sponsors across different parts of...
Mark Robinson
Purchasing a house from a wholeseller
Hello BP Team - going to my first walk thru of a house that is being wholesaled today. The wholesaler states its 129k for the house, all big ticket items are good, and the ARV is 200k. DOM for the area is single d...
Melissa Searing
Know of any conventional lenders who don't require PMI?
Hi BP! Do any of you know of any conventional banks who will lend with no mortgage insurance without 20% down on a primary residence? I read about a program with Bank of America. http://money.cnn.com/2016/02/22/real_...
Julia Beresfoes
Home equity to fund another purchase
Hello! Would you use equity in one of your homes as a cash out refi to obtain cash to purchase another investment? I am hesitant but I have $300k in equity and I would like to put it to use to work for me. Thoughts?
Travis Zurawski
Direct Mail for Off Market Deals
So I have found that the deals on-market are getting slimmer and slimmer. I have been adventuring into off market deals and pursuing them with some direct mail tactics. I have used a letter format to convey what I do ...
Account Closed
Wrong Time for New Investors or Just have to work harder?
I'm just curious as to opinions/feedback from investors with any experience in Real Estate Investing whether it is a great deal of experience or a very minimal. Would any of you say this is the wrong time for a new in...
Hae-Yuan Chang
Using Airbnb and other ways to find absentee owners?
I'm trying to figure out creative ways to reach out to absentee owners. An idea that I had was to check Airbnb for listings that offered entire homes and reaching out to the owners through Airbnb. I feel like one woul...
Travis Moe
Offer Negotiation Stalled - Any Creative Ideas?
I'm negotiating with seller on a 3/1 SFR with a 1/1 apt over the detached garage. Seller is willing to come down to a price point that works for me and my numbers - but the place is occupied. The 1/1 apt is fairly clo...