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Hi everyone,I’ve had the hardest time figuring out if 1099 independent contractors working as real estate agents qualify to get money from the government under the disaster sba forgivable loans. It seems that we do, b...
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Hi all,Looking to get a quadplex in the pricey southern california market. Have been looking into creative ways to fund my first deal. Does anyone have any experience borrowing against their 401(k)? My company does a ...
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I want to start investing in real estate and need some advice. First a little about myself and investment goals:
- In my 30s, married with two kids- Living in Columbus OH- Software developer, run a small technology c...
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Background:
Currently FHA financed on a SFH where I live. Bought for $125k, remaining balance $60k, appraisal should be $175k. Currently pre-approved through the VA for $400k but lender said $500k is an easy reach. I...
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Hi Everyone, I just recently put an offer on a duplex in Cleveland area and one of the units is classified as affordable/section 8. I purchased with the intent of honoring the current contract and not renewing next ye...
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Hi bigger pockets family.Me and two people that i have known through work are planning on doing a JV flip sometime in spring this year and i'm wondering how to go about it.We planning on buying houses cash and rehabbi...
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I stopped by one of the friendliest mothers I've ever met today and I really want to help her out. She responded to a bandit sign and here is here situation:Loan Originated 2007Loan Balance $100kInterest Rate: 9%Origi...
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I joined the full-time workforce in January and I have begun to contribute to my company's Roth 401k, in large part because I am enticed by the concept of tax-free earnings and a corporate match (a standard 60% of the...
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Hi all,I am confused with all the options Home Depot offers. As a disclaimer, I did read through past posts on this same topic, and still not sure what I should sign up for. What would you recommend for a rehabber? ...
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Hi all,My agent presented an opportunity to me that would use seller financing and I had a few questions. The seller is looking to sell a house he bought and renovated. Based on a conversation with my agent, the selle...