Charles Kennedy
Lending on value not purchase price?
Hey BP,Will any banks or CUs give a loan based on value rather than purchase price? I may be able to acquire a property below market that I plan to house-hack and was wondering they'd lend on value? That was I'm cashi...
Chris P.
Cash Flow in Oregon? - Albany, Lebanon, Corvallis
After years of being on the sideline, finally taking the plunge into real estate investing. Prices here in Oregon just don’t seem to support real estate investing in my area of Albany, Lebanon, Corvallis. I have hesit...
Kevin Wilson
First BRRRR (well almost) by the numbers
Bought my first investment property last September in Pittsburgh, PA. I reside in San Diego, CA and never set foot in Pittsburgh so it seemed a little weird.Details:SFR 4/2 on the MLS Asking: $50K; Offered: $40K And u...
Efrain Gallardo
Unseasoned buy and hold Notebuyers out there?
Besides all the brokers floating around claiming to be note buyers, does anyone know real buy and hold note buyers that will buy what would be HIGH YIELDING UNSEASONED NOTES? I do understand that the discount would be...
Mike B.
Multi Family Investment - Wilmington , NC area
Hey everyone , I'm new to the forum and i've enjoyed the vast amount of education that Bigger Pockets has to offer . My question is , Im looking for 24-50 Unit Multi-family apartment complexes , the market is over pri...
Travis Henderson
Tip income question for a loan....
My W2 shows I make 34k a year. My job has a tip compliance agreement with the IRS that taxes us on $12/hr in tips. I actually make around 33k a year that doesn’t show on my W2. I have the option to report the addition...
Ariel S.
HELP! Awkward financing situation for a first timer.
Hello out there!I have been putting a plan in action to start investing in real property and I have reached a hump so I am reaching out for some advice. I have an opportunity to buy a home in Houston, TX where the own...
Dan White
Think I got a good Sub-to Deal
Hi,I ran across a motivated seller on a four-family in an up-and-coming area. He purchased for 100k in 04' and has put around 50k into it since then. Says he owes little on it. Asking $150k and I think there is lot...
J.P. Ventura
Should I Elect to be an Independent Contractor or an Employee?
I have the option of being hired as an employee or independent contractor. I am wondering if any local accountants or CPAs in the DC / DMV area have any advice as to which I should choose. I am going to a direct lendi...
Martin Potokar
An Ounce of Prevention Worth a Pound of Cure
Premise Based upon what we have witnessed in conducting commercial property condition assessments (PCAs) and commercial property roof inspections for over 30 years, we can definitely state witho...