I requested in writing to have the PMI removed from a conventional residential mortgage loan. The loan is less than a year old. My LTV is 78.7. Per the closing documents and Freddie Mac guidelines, I made a conforming...

I've found a potential deal on a foreclosed duplex. It is currently vacant and in need of some repairs. The plan is to buy, repair, hold and rent.  Any suggestions for a local mortgage source. 

Hello, I’m Nelson and I just recently joined, although I have been listening to the BP podcast since last year. I retired from the USAF in 2021. I do receive that retirement pay, but it certainly isn’t enough to actua...

Happy New Year Everyone!This is my first posting on BP so I apologize if my terminology is not precise.  I am seeking advice on a particular matter. My daughter is currently a Freshman at an urban university and I hav...

One thing every investor needs to be aware of: No real estate fund or syndication is FDIC insured.
You may come across phrases like "the money is in an FDIC insured account," which only means the funds are held in a ...

How do you search how much is remaining on the balance of someone's mortgage.

Hi, I am fairly new to BP and am considering investing in the US. I am quite familiar with financing options and rules in Canada, but the US is a totally different ball game. I'm still in the process of just starting ...

I am looking at har.com (Texas Real Estate website) and there are many homes selling for almost 2x their listed "market value". People can list their home for however much they want correct? How do I know that listing...

Though the title doesn't allow enough space to fully type out a bit more detail, it's not quite as simple as picking cash flow over appreciation. Consider these two scenarios and their risks and issues.Two scenarios i...

Any Information on GAP FUNDS? Any input would be highly appreciated!  We have everything else you need in real estate.  What do you do when you have too many deals?Buyers are liars, so wholesaling is not an option. Ra...