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Joe Beutler Should DSCR for STR include LTR rental comps?
29 July 2023 | 12 replies

Hello Bigger Pockets!
tl;dr — Do DSCR loans always include LTR rental comps for underwriting even when the target property is an STR in a predominantly STR market?
Context:I’m in the late stages of buying my first r...

Danny Webber Why "Financial Freedom" is a myth and "Financial Health" should be your goal
26 March 2023 | 5 replies

People peddling "Financial Freedom" in the form of a course/class do not understand the term.The term "financial freedom" is often used to describe a state of being where an individual has enough wealth to live their ...

Luis Fontenoy Market Analysis - City Level Data
16 October 2023 | 6 replies

Hey guys,I am trying to do some bottoms-up market analysis. Figured you guys could probably point me towards a data provider that would have city level data exportable to excel so you can manipulate it. I don't mind i...

Joseph Jackson Ease of Taking a Cash-Out Refinance
12 April 2015 | 13 replies

Hello all,I was wondering if anyone could give any insight into their experience with taking out a cash-out refinance, either on their own home that they live in, or an investment property they own (would love to hear...

Macie Moore Older homes...good investments or money pits?
2 August 2017 | 12 replies

Hello All,My husband and I are BRAND NEW to the investing arena and have been in our education phase tip toeing around the hot lava that is "analysis paralysis".We are considering taking the plunge and opting for the ...

David J. Thoughts on interest only loans
10 May 2013 | 8 replies

What are your thoughts on interest only loans for buy and holds? I see the plus as more cash flow, but the downside of no principle paydown. My thought was that increasing cash flow in the growth stage of a portfoli...

Ryan S. Buying a rental unit that may not appreciate? Yes or No?
1 September 2014 | 23 replies

I am looking to buy a rental unit in a 6 flat that was turned to condos.  I did a mock wright up on CL to see if it would get any calls, and I am getting quite a few for a good price.The only issue I have with this pr...

Riky Hidajat How to Start Property Investment with Little Money and No Regular Income
25 June 2014 | 15 replies

Hello BP members,

Just a quick introduction about myself. My name is Riky. I am a newbie in this website and I am currently living in Sydney. Any recommendations on how could I start in property investment wi...

Sam M. HOW did you get your start in out-of-state investing?
1 November 2017 | 11 replies

Everyone has their own unique "why" that is applicable to his/her own circumstance; however, I am specifically interested in knowing HOW you got your start in out-of-state real estate investing. Here are some more in-...

Mike V. HUD rejects offer but tells me what they will take - is this new?
2 July 2009 | 21 replies

I am bidding on my 3rd HUD home and this time when I was rejected they followed up not with a counter offer but with a statement of what they would take if I wanted to bid again. Is this a new development or have the...