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I want to begin building a buy and hold investment portfolio. I was planning to leave my current full time job, relocate to Michigan, and work part time in a family business. I was planning to supplement my income wit...
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Although we are in uncertain times, it seems the investment business is staying strong. What have you experienced recently that has been a positive outcome during this challenge?
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Hi BP,
I ran across an article on FHA 3% down loans and some of the information had me second guessing them as a viable option for financing. This part in particular:
The cost of getting an FHA loan
F...
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I have a private lender willing to lend up to 75% on properties of any size. How do i fund these down payments? If the owner is willing to finance 25%, does that make sense because both companies are using the same bu...
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Hello!We are in the process of screening new tenants for our rental property. I am beginning to wonder if there are renters out there who do NOT have things in collections?? To me, having accounts in collections shows...
Im a virgin landlord looking to buy my first rental and was hoping to get some feedback on my analysis before I make and offer. Iv over estimated the expenses that I have verified and under estimated the rents. Bu...
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I am looking to purchase my first investment property and was hoping for some insight or direction! Quick facts: Looking for a home in the range of 50-70k Down payment- 20-25%Credit - 770 I went through Quicken Loans ...
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At this very moment i'm speaking to a broker about a 33 unit apt. that the seller is selling and is talking to me about doing a mortgage wrap. Heres where we at so far:__________________________________33unit apt.3 bl...
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I just bought a house last month, but my management company didn't submit paperwork for change of ownership to DSS (Government Assisted Tenant) until the first of the month. Apparently the check already went out to...
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Hey Everyone!I wanted to start a discussion and get feedback from the Bigger Pockets community on what everyone is using for Tenant Screening. I know there are some Property Management Software out there that have th...