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I'm looking for a hard money lender and I am being asked to provide all of my financials and credit for a 'pre approval'...I'm confused...why would there be a pre approval without a deal being submitted? and why am I ...
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What have your experiences been like for each loan type? When doing private loans, what kind of interest % are you usually offering to pay? Lastly, what kind of calculators do you use to determine total interest owed ...
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As a support to house hacking, my wife and I are considering renting by the room (no kids, two dogs). Right now our market supports this strategy and gives us a more skin in the real estate game versus chasing down MF...
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A great deal has been said in other forum discussions about the pros and cons of allowing pets. I have newly renovated 1920's home that has freshly sealed hardwood floors. (no carpet at all) I had planned to NOT...
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Was made aware of a house that just came on the market today. Existing tenant but no viewing until under contract. This would be my first property and that just sounds too risky to me. Are there documents or info I ca...
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I was wondering from you guys if it was better to rehab and flip in modest/bad neighborhood vs doing the same in a better neighborhood? Are the profits better, provided you could find a deal?
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Hey new friends. I'm brand new to BP and the real estate investing world. I run a growing book publishing business and want to use our profits to invest in real estate. Searching for properties, negotiating, buying,...
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So I am reading The Book on Managing Rental Properties and Brandon recommends taking a deposit within 24 hours of accepting an applicant. I understand the concept I think it's a great idea. The trouble is in Wisconsin...
Hey guys! Is it possible to buy my first apartment complex with no money. I was thinking of getting a loan from a hard money lender just for my first investment. A loan for the down payment and closing costs. What you...
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From the beginning of covid19 we had a few straggler tenants that where not able to pay rent for a couple of months until now and a few that are still unable to pay and will have to evict. We are still paying our mort...