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Last year I bought my first multi-family (4-Unit) with an FHA loan only putting down 3.5%. I am looking to buy my 2nd Multi-Family but the lenders want me to put down 25% and on purchase prices around $200,000 thats $...
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Hello everyone,I have been doing some research on where I would like to invest out of state. Although I like the idea with investing in Florida or Texas I think the areas in those states I would be interested in may ...
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This week, as seen on the BiggerPockets News Page, FannieMae and FreddieMac (the large government entities that back a majority of U.S. mortgages) announced that they will halt the foreclosure process for the mortgage...
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Hello Everyone,
I have been wholesaling in the Maryland and DC area for the past year. However, my partner and I are interested in getting our real estate licenses in Maryland and DC. We would love to represe...
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Hello everyone, I am wondering if anyone has any experience investing in expensive market places? The 20% down payment can be a real challenge when the average property is $650k+It can be very tricky, especially for y...
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Hello!My name is Zachary Arendsee, and I’m a father of two and active duty Air Force Pilot in the Sacramento area. I discovered BiggerPockets through the podcast and @JScott’s great books, both of which I have enjoyed...
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I've kept this to myself for a while, simply because I didn't want too many competitors in my area. Well, now it seems like the word is out, so I'm going to share this with BP nation so that you guys in other parts o...
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Hello world! First post on BP. Be nice.First, a quick note about me. I'm a formerly-retired lawyer (UT-Knoxville law school) who is now practicing again primarily for the purpose of rebuilding an investment stash I lo...
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Economic Update
(Monday, October 19, 2020)
At its core, real estate is a people business, and being kind to people is a business approach that never goes wrong. Being kind builds a positive image. It earns trust...
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Hello all, I must admit that this is very new to me so there are all kinds of things running through my head but now it's time to condense and put the pedal to the metal.I have a fully refurbed house that I purchased ...