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So after receiving everyone advice about using the first time home buyer program and getting an FHA/Conventional loan, I talked to a mortgage banker today and she told me that I would not be able to do it with MFR if...
I am looking to bid on properties auctioned off on Auction.com but am needing a bit of information before throwing myself in and getting in over my head. 1. Are these properties pre-foreclosed properties?2. How do I o...
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So I have a question for some smart people out there. I own a note (seller financing to a homeowner) and I'm interested in selling my note on a discount and then with the proceeds performing a 1031 exchange into a ca...
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Hey Everyone!My name is John Gaal and I am interested in purchasing my first house within the next 3 months (currently working in Fort Worth, TX, but living in Burleson)! :) While I have been investing for a while now...
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Hello. I am new to real estate investing planning to buy my first STR in 2023, I am saving for cash down payment but wondering if taking a loan from my 401k would be a way for me to make this purchase sooner if the ri...
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Hello to the BP Community,Just wanted to introduce myself and share my story with everyone on BP. I'm a firefighter by trade which offers an opportunity to take on other work in my free time. I'm located in the Metr...
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I am trying to buy my first property however, I do not have a traditional job.I do have enough to purchase my own property. What are my options that I can use to get approved for a mortgage?
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When wholesaling a contract, and you do not have an entity and you plan on assigning the contract do you put your name on the contract as buyers, and at closing the attorney uses the assignment of contract to close in...
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Hey Guys, I usually never start discussions only respond to current ones, but this is the first in a long time. Why? I am looking to start getting into buy and holds and am looking to purchase a 7 unit in Garfield, NJ...
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I've noticed a few threads where people state that the jurisdiction approvals/permits should be obtained prior to purchasing a property. I'm curious how this process plays out if you haven't bought a property yet. D...