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I did a search and the existing Credit Score building threads are from before the last few batches of rule changes so I thought I would start a new one. So all those who understand credit scores:
Starting from scrat...
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After calling a few commercial mortgage brokers, I've realized that the game changes after 5+ units.
My experience has been with 2-4 units. Lending on it is pretty easy/straightforward. You want a 30-year fixed loa...
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Hello:For those of you who self manage remotely, how do you deal with tenants that can not read in any language? We have a slight situation in our Fort Lauderdale properties. They can speak English and French but th...
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With two va loans together how do you determine buying power when va loan has no cap? We are super fortunate to have the va loan and I want to ensure we utilize it to its full potential. I understand we can buy a four...
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Short-term rentals can be a great investment, but only if you invest in markets with high restrictions. Choosing markets that have tight regulations on short-term rentals would mean that there is a higher demand for t...
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Hey everyone - I wanted to ask about a property I am looking at and how you would go about piecing out the deal.Listed at: 479k 4br with unfinished basement (could fit 2) very very good location, close to university a...
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Hello friends , hope all is well during these wild times.I’ll try to keep it short . When I started I refinance all 8 of my properties . I would pay cash then 6 months later refi .Now, however I have cash flow and mon...
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Hello all,
I'm playing devil's advocate in this post. I'd like to hear some experienced landlords who have actually worked with Section-8 and/or know the details of the program guidelines.
We all see Section-8 horro...
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So I have a property in a little town called Taft Texas close to Corpus Christi Texas that I placed on the MLS. I’m on title and own the property. I get an offer on the MLS for a price that is considerably low and we ...
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I'm interested in the opinions of BP members:
As far as CALIFORNIA FIRST TRUST DEEDS (not Texas loans, not 2nd trust deeds) what have you experienced, heard, what are your opinions, and what do you believe the gener...