Steve Funder
fiat money/investment
I recently read an analysis of the United States federal debt. The analysis showed the debt rising 6-12% every five year period since 1980 (with the exception of 1995-2000 when it fell 9%). This analysis expressed t...
Jeff Obrien
Financing for a 30 day wholesale deal
Not sure if this is a true wholesale deal. I have a short sale under contract which I recently got the sellers bank approval for. With the bank approval the bank is prohibiting the sale/transfer of the property for ...
David Henry
Cash out Refinance guidelines?
Hi everyone,I'm looking at doing my first cash out refinance. I purchased the property in 2015 for 150k using a conventional loan. Zillow and Redfin think its currently worth ~200k.I plugged their estimate into quicke...
Robert Uceda
financing strategies for distressed TLC fixer upper homes
Hello, I need some bright financing strategies for affording the cost of fixer upper distressed homes so that I can hire an awesome team of contractors to renovate such homes!! Fortunately, I met a down to earth inve...
Grant Bowman
Seattle Multi Family Seeker
Hello BP Community!I am a young professional looking to acquire a multi family property in Seattle. I'd like to take a swing at being a landlord and would love to chat with someone who has already gone through the pr...
Rich Weese
opposite of a "cash out refi?"
Refinancing? You may need new tactic
There goes another option for real estate ownership. "cash in refi". This can't be a good trend! Rich
Joe Kim
HELOC lenders - anyone better than 70 LTV on primary home?
I think this is a good time to get ready to buy more real estate. I love using a HELOC which I have done so in the past to help with downpayments or repairs. All tax deductible with no limits (except the limit set b...
Steven Mason
Condos & Multifamily Investments Tampa FL
Hello everyone,I'm thinking about buying some condos or multifamily properties here in the Tampa FL area by taking advantage of how good deals are going to be here in a couple months, but I'm not sure if people are go...
Harrison Lopes
Federal Employees: Using a TSP loan to Acquire a Property
This question sprung in my mind while analyzing two properties. One is an SFR which already has a tenant and requires very little in terms of renovation. I have enough for a down payment and closing so money-wise, I'm...
Account Closed
Did You Consider Time?
My background was finance and accounting so naturally I'm concerned with ROI.
However, I don't read about anybody factoring in the massive amount of time and energy required. Real estate is labor intensive, especial...