I own a duplex and rent out the first floor. After renting to a friend for the first year, I am now in the process of screening tenants. I had my criteria written up before accepting applications, but of course some s...

Hey Everyone, Typically how long before removing a co-signer off a conventional owner occupied mortgage? Is this usually done by just an addendum or do you have to refinance?

If I add a co borrower to my FHA loan would that disqualify them from qualifying them from their own FHA loan in the future?

Hi I'm new to BP.  I have a question regarding a rental applicant who has moved from Korea to here recently so has very little credit history and has only a relative for rental history and is self-employed.  A relativ...

I am close to the finish line of my first real estate deal.  I purchased a HUD home, and spent about $30K fixing it up.  It's finally ready to rent, and I put ads on Zillow, Trulia and Craigslist.  Lots of response in...

Hi All, I got an application from 3 female students graduating college in May.  I also met them last week. it's a two bed unit that has been completed renovated. $1,600 plus utilities.  They have been roommates in col...

Hi everyone,  I have a tenant already in one side of a duplex I'm about to close on in Medford. He currently has a co - signer for the lease in place now. I've seen copies of past rent checks from the current landlord...

Has anyone used Trustco and if so, have you taken a loan with a co-signer? If you have, what is needed for the co-signer to be taken off?

I have tried searching this myself with no luck. It used to be that you could use a co-signer for income purposes. Has that changed? Anyone that can lead me to where to find this information I would appreciate it.

T...

Long story short: I was pre-approved by my lender for an FHA two-flat in Wisconsin. My father agreed to co-sign on the loan. He lives in Illinois and will not be occupying the unit. I had a follow-up call with my lend...