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Andy Thao Question on mortgage loan application
30 January 2017 | 5 replies

Question for everyone out there.I am trying to buy my first home and had a question on the mortgage loan application. Is it better to put down that you pay a certain amount for rent or will it be better to put down no...

Bryan Hancock "Keep Your Powder Dry" versus "Keep Your Money Working"
17 July 2011 | 15 replies

I see comments about maintaining liquidity on the forums all of the time. This is obviously person-specific and represents a risk/reward tradeoff, but I was wondering what people's comments about debt are. I have he...

Edwin E. Life insurance
31 March 2022 | 42 replies

To all BP members,

Just wanted to know what experiences you have had regarding Life Insurance options, and what you are using concerning this "investment" method. I am in the military (notice photo:) and...

Adam Britt Need advice on possible investment in rough area
3 June 2019 | 88 replies

I would like some opinions about an upcoming possibility. I apologize for the wall of text but I want to provide accurate detail for best advice. I’m one of the millions struggling hard against a massive student debt ...

Ryan Lam Graduating from college this June - looking to invest in real estate
4 May 2023 | 31 replies

I will be graduating from college in June with no debt. I have around 60k saved up and have a job lined up. I have a couple questions.Will I be able to get a mortgage?Should I invest locally or oos? (located in Seattl...

Kenneth Burdick Just looking to connect
27 October 2022 | 21 replies

Hey guys,I'm a newbie who is trying to clear some personal debt and save for a first real estate investment property. I thought I was ready a couple years ago but then we ended up upgrading our primary residence and I...

John H. Does cosigning on a loan increase ability to lend in future?
22 March 2014 | 2 replies

***I MEAN INCREASE ABILITY TO BORROW***

I am still in school but on a good scholarship program. The scholarship would be well enough to help pay for a very small house (80-100k). The banks like to see non scholarhi...

DJ Cummins bank loan vs 401k loan
23 September 2014 | 2 replies

So what is your opinion? We are using some savings and have to go with either 401k or bank loan to get started.  Think we are crazy for using 10-15% of our 401k? I feel its ny money and the penalty doesn't make or bre...

George Liu Credit unions vs. banks vs. brokers
29 August 2019 | 22 replies

Looking to do my first MF deal, but there seems to be a wide variance in rates - anywhere from low 4s (brokers, but charge an additional closing cost) to high 6s.  Where are folks finding the best combination of rates...

Gervon Thompson Pay off student loans or invest ?
2 May 2021 | 121 replies

Hey guys ! I have about $34000 of private student loans left to pay off at an interest rate of 3.55% that’s approx 675 per month. I’ve also managed to save 40k up until now, I earn about $5200 per month net. With a c...