Erina Sin
SW DC Condo - Financially Sound decision?
Hello,I would really appreciate some insight. I’m considering buying a condo in the SW Waterfront neighborhood (Potomac Place Towers) of DC, and am wondering if it’s a good financial decision. I already believe it’s a...
Sanjiv Mehta
What to look for when speaking to hard money lenders
I am speaking to quite a few HMLs for a new construction project. What are the thing to look for when vetting these HMLs? What are the ways in which a HML can turn out to be bad? Thanks.
Philip Feinstein
New Investor In Chicago Northwest Suburbs
Hi BP community,
My name is Phil, I’m on the quest for my first purchase as an investor. Right before Covid, my wife and I did a live-in flip….not even realizing it was considered a live-in flip. Really though, it wa...
Ethan Johnson
Analyzing MHP Deal - Buy or Not?
Hello Bigger Pockets! I had a mobile home park come up for sale recently in my area, and would really appreciate some advice as I evaluate. I'm a fairly new real estate investor, with no experience in MHP's. I've b...
Brandy Carrero
Real estate partnership advice
Hi All, My partner and I recently purchased a home, acquisition was 130k after closing. He put about 90k into the home in renovations. It gets a little tricky because my partner is also my boyfriend. He was expecting ...
Randy King
Title Insurance on a cash HUD deal?
For those that do a lot of cash HUD deals, do you buy title insurance on each one? What would be the potential title problems that HUD would not wipe out in the foreclosure? I am thinking about getting a title sear...
Spenser Harding
5% down on an investment
Working in a bank, I have talked to many mortgage pros on financing options for investment properties. Since I used the conventional 5% down with pmi on my primary residence in 2012, I wondered if it was possible to g...
Shelby Barker
What to look out for when dealing with private lenders
Hey! For anyone looking at private hard money loans be very careful! Here are some things to consider.
1. Also search for reviews or get references.
2. Don't wire "upfront/deposit money to a lender EVER.....serio...
Devon Harris
Vacation home Loans- 10-15% down vs. DSCR
Hello Bigger pockets members. Anyone have advice on mortgage lenders that provide 90%LTV in Ms for a vacation home loan?
Clark Coffey
Ideas to better filter potential tenants needed!
Hello all, I'm so grateful I found this forum and I appreciate everyone's advice. You've all been so helpful so far.
It seems no matter how much I reiterate my application criteria in my ads and in my communications ...