Solomon Morris
I just Refinanced my VA loan!
I went from sending a "hope you are doing well during this time" email to my lender to refinancing! Was able to reduce my rate a full point from 4.125 to 3.125, reduce my payment over $200 a month and save over 70k i...
Brandon Turman
First House Hack - Help Spot the Fatal Flaw
Bigger Pockets community, my partner and I are hoping for your advice. We are looking for a "base hit" as we get started. Huge thanks to Brandon and crew for enlightening us as to what's possible.
After an extended s...
Blake Clifton
Interesting situation (Buyer conflicted)
So I am interested in picking the brains of my fellow BP peeps. Here goes nothing... I was recently approved for a 300k VA loan with no funding fee needed because of my COE. The bank will actually let me go to 424K b...
Account Closed
Changing Lease term mid lease at Landlords decision
I have a unique situation that drives a need to reduce the term of the lease. Tenant has not been paying on a timely basis and other significant factors (without elaborating..) that drive the need to do a workout pl...
Kelli Kammermeyer
Questions from a 1031 Exchange Newbie!
Hi everyone,
Thanks for everyone's help. I am new in the real estate investing game and would love your advice before I make an expensive mistake!
I am looking for a 1031 exchange to sell one property in Californ...
Derrick Moody
Section 8 Housing
So I am interested in converting my home to section 8 once I put it up for rent. My question is how do I do this or what is the process and then secondly is this a good strategy for attracting and maintaining long ter...
Danny Day
What do you budget for closing cost?
Wondering what everyone budgets for closing cost as a rule of thumb. I know this can vary based on county to county, who pays title policy, etc. but I'm wondering generally what do you use off your head.
3%, 5%..7%?...
Bill Zepeda
When to sell a rental property?
Hi all,While I consider myself a buy-and-hold investor, I'm curious if it ever makes sense to sell and reinvest. I have four rentals that currently have significant equity due to this market area experiencing strong...
Adna Rubio
Good Info! - Avoiding an IRS Tax Audit By Kevin J. Bassett, CPA
As I continue researching the world of real estate investing and with the IRS April 15th date still fresh, I thought I would share this great article by Raleigh-Durham CPA, Kevin Bassett, who specializes in real estat...
Peter Parisey
FHA 3.5% down owner occupy not available anymore??
I spoke with my lender today to get pre approval for financing on a duplex that my father and I want to go in on together. Dad would be the financing and I would owner occupy so he would only have to put 3.5% down. Af...