Jake DiLaura
First Property Considering an ARM
Hey BP Community!My wife and I are looking to buy a small condo as our first place with the mindset to keep it as an investment. We're considering an ARM as we don't intend to be there much longer than 12 months and f...
William Strom
Rate buy down lender
I’d like some information on rate buy downs. Can all lenders do them. I’m a new investor. I secured a 5.75 percent rate on a new build recently. I’d like to buy a condo as a LTR but I’m going to need the rate to be ar...
Susan Authement
About to close and have huge equity coming
I apologize for the lengthy description here but need to explain my situation to get the best advice from you all. Firstly, I am not the typical invester. Im a Veteran myself and was a army spouse for 30 yrs. 5 yrs a...
Kaylee Walterbach
Better to buy one local property or multiple OOS properties?
Hey all! I live in an expensive market (Denver) and am toggling between buying one expensive property locally vs. buying multiple cheaper properties out-of-state. By buying locally, I can take advantage of all the hou...
Michael Guydish
New but hungry to learn!
Hi my name is Michael, I am new to BiggerPockets. I currently live in Santa Cruz, CA. I am currently a San Jose State University Senior as a Hospitality Management Major. After graduation in 2019, I plan to invest in ...
Jim Mac
Investment vs Primary Residence Financing and 121 Exclusion
Hello, great forum- thanks in advance for your reply. I have two homes in two different cities California. One is a second home where I have someone renting a room. I also have my present primary residence. I ...
La'Terrius Campbell
Loan to Buy First Rental
Hey, guys! I spoke to a investor and he told me about a loan similar to the FHA loan with 3.5% with a 30 year term, without having to make it your residence for a year. He also said you can have up to 10 mortgages. Ju...
Zackary Thomas
Master Lease Option
Have a few questions about the Master Lease Option. I'm 21 and looking to get my first multifamily deal to house hack within the next 3-6 months. Preferably I would like to get four doors, however, being in the milit...
Mark Welp
Private/Hard Money for a downpayment?
I am getting ready to close on my first rental property (SFH). I am doing a conventional loan on a 30 year fixed rate with 20% down. I have the capital and funds for the down payment, but I am looking for other ways...
Lisa Simpkins
Due Diligence Extension - Sellers July 17, 2019
My primary res. in Midway, UT has now been under contract 3 times in the last 6 months. All have backed out due to various issues on their end, not the house. Today is the DD deadline is today and the buyers are want...