Leland S.
Getting home loan with new S-Corp
I took a contract job a month ago in Phoenix where I organized as a 1099 contractor for tax benefit. Now lenders won't give me a loan. I am in the same industry and could switch back to W2 for a big hit in income. I w...
Jake M.
Deadbeat dad or investment opportunity? Need advice.
Let me begin by stating that I’m by no means a professional real estate investor but I’m looking to take my fist steps in building cash flow/appreciation as soon as physically possible. I’m interested in getting my to...
Kyle Richter
Cash at REO closing
I'm trying to see if it is possible to get cash at closing when buying a REO. I'm interested in one that is listed for $90k but needs about $20k in rehab. this is still well below FMV, but I don't want to "suck" up th...
Omer Zakai
Where to invest in the US
Hi All, I am a newbie RE investor and currently using /learning with a mentor to do my first RE investment. My budget is around 80-120K for my first investment and I have explored those markets below:
Cleveland OH...
Steven Calascione
First Successful Flip done!
Hi Everyone,First time posting here! Bit of a back story, I am a rather new investor and currently have (2) rental properties in my portfolio. I do work a full time 9-5 job and balancing both can be challenging. I wan...
Mike De Lota
Structuring STR Partnerships
My wife and I found a partner for an STR who is willing to to pay down payment, decor and rehab costs, while we would secure traditional financing (jumbo loan at a competitive rate), build a team in our vacation marke...
Jazmine G.
estimating rehab cost on brrrr calculator
Hi,I'm new on BP and I'm trying to get acclimated with the brrrr calculator. However, I'm having a hard time estimating rehab costs considering I'm a newbie. Im in the phase of just practicing analyzing properties bef...
Brad Rondeau
Are my investments sound
Hello, I continue to question my investment in Laguna Niguel CA. I purchased a 3 bdrm condo for $365,000 in Dec 2009 with 20% down. I now have a 4% loan but pay $280 in HOA fees monthly. I did about $16,000 in i...
Benjamin Arritt
Financial Planning Software: A Directory
A real estate investor's guide to financial planning and personal finance software whether you are budgeting, investing or planning.
There are a zillion investing and financial planning tools out there. We are only ...
Christopher Lombardi
Self Insurance
Does anyone know if any banks would allow an investor to self insure their properties? I asked a few of my bankers as well as friends in insurance and no one seems to have an answer. My issue is, with over 80 homes ...