Trevor F.
Financing for Multiple 50k Properties
I have a number of properties I purchased cash in the last year for around 50-70k each in North Carolina that are currently rented at market rents. I need to find financing for them and I don't want to use my conventi...
Mary Ainsworth
House hacking a manufactured house in San Diego?
I'm looking to buy my first property and house hack in San Diego soon. I know it's hard to cash flow in San Diego but appreciation can make it work. However I was wondering if anyone has tried house hacking a manufact...
Mauricio Ramos
Tax advantage on interest only?
Hello BP,I am working on a deal with a seller willing to owner finance a 6plex. As part of my terms, i am asking for 12 months interest only at first and then start paying off the loan to the seller with interest. The...
Sharlene Ko
Room by room security deposit.
Hi! Just starting with house hacking and bought a 3/3 SFH. I'm looking into doing room by room rentals with me living in one of the rooms. My question is where do you guys place their security deposit? Is it a separat...
Heriberto Villa
Balancing real estate sale with real estate investment
Hello,I'm a real estate agent in NYC. I have been trying to purchase my first investment for some time now. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to balance my career and looking for a personal deal. I find myself freque...
Tim Steele
Investor from Iowa
Hello Everyone,Finally following a "quick tip" and upgrading my profile to become more active in the community. I've been investing in real estate for 5 years, and a member of BP for 2.I could use some advise on one i...
Brandon Allenczy
"Gifting" a down payment?
I've heard of many people borrowing a down payment for buying a property when using traditional financing. Whenever I speak to a lender, however, they make it very clear that you can't "borrow" a down payment and it h...
Brenda Norris
Tenant didn't live up to her part of discounted rental agreement
We all already know that I should never have agreed to give tenant discount on Rent in exchange for certain maintenance and repairs. What is done is done, got her out and now I am writing up damage details to send in ...
Mitchell Go
Multiple HELOCs on the same property with the same bank?
Hello everyone,I'm new to BP and just recently started my REI journey. I'm trying to be creative with my financing and will most probably tap into my home equity in the near future, but I am unsure if my thinking is p...
Gustavo Rodriguez
Miami Investor
Hello everyone,
My name is Gustavo and I am 29 years old. Wanna learn a bit more about real estate investing before putting money into it. I live in the Miami, FL and been working as a Engineer for a large contractor...