Elliot Wagner
How do HELOCs with high utilization rates affect mortgage FICO scores (FICO 2, 4, 5)?
We have a few HELOCs with 97% - 99% utilization rate with balances in the range of $70K - $200K. How do these affect mortgage FICO scores 2, 4, 5? I keep reading completely conflicting advice where some sources say HE...
Kathy C.
How to keep Credit score high while still buying homes
Each time I buy a home my credit score takes a hit. I'm trying to brainstorm ways to do minimal damage to my credit while still borrowing for more homes and increasing my debt load. What do you do ? Or do you just hav...
Jesse Munos
Newbi investor in the Bremerton WA area
Hi, I just moved to Bremerton and started researching real-estate investment. I'm starting with my current house which is a 4/2. I'm planning to convert the 2-bed basement into an apartment while I live in the upper-h...
James Cabral
house hacking/investment property in Northern NJ
Hello everyone,
My wife and I are looking to get our first home as a house hack in NJ. Our goal is to live in it for 1-3 years and resell. I'm also interested in looking into getting an investment property outside o...
Suzanne Player
What's the most creative way you've paid for a property/expense?
What's the most creative way you've used - or know of someone else successfully using - to finance a property (in whole or in part), or some expense associated with it?
Charlie Scheiderer
New/Young investor in Columbus, Ohio
Hey all, my name is Charlie Scheiderer and I am a 19 year old electrician apprentice in Columbus, Ohio. On the side I farm part of my family farm as well. I read Rich Dad Poor Dad several years ago and since then I ...
Jake K.
Real Estate Mentors..
I am just beginning real estate investing, i have been reading, and learning for about 3 months and have done some minor marketing for deals, have gone to a number of REIA's also, made some connections, but haven't go...
Simon Hernandez
Getting taken for a ride by fellow investor - to foreclose?
Hello and Happy Holidays everyone. I’d like to get some guidance on a situation that’s been brewing here for a while now. I’ll try to break it down as clearly as I can with as much objectivity as possible. Disclaimer ...
Moises Villasenor
New investor/licensed GC in FL looking for a mentor!
Hello Everyone! As stated I am a new-ish investor with one property in Tampa under my belt which I house hack. I am also a newly licensed CGC in the state of Florida. I specialize in concrete construction but also wan...
Jamie Richter
Possible Piering in Baement, Should I go for it?
Howdy,I'm new to the site and this is my first Forum post. I am looking at purchasing a property to live in for a year and then rent. I will be doing this repeatedly to build my list of investment properties. I am int...