Article by Joanne Scoratow

May the REAL lenders step forward please.

The number one question I get asked by a new mortgage broker is, are you a direct lender? This is an intrinsically important question that ...

Before the 2007–2008 mortgage meltdown, getting a conventional loan was much easier. If you could prove you had income on your tax returns whatever the source (1099, temporary positions or non full status employee pos...

I have been studying the note business for a few months now. I finished Jimmy Napiers book and also devoured calculator power. I dont want to get paralysis of analysis, however I want to make sure I understand how ...

Hello BP!I'm interested in your comments regarding the price for this property considering the current rents. The property is located in Montgomery, AL. The contract price is $274,500. The asking price was $280,000. I...

Hi again :)

Here is my original thread about the property I'd like to discuss:

http://forums.biggerpockets.com/viewtopic.php?t=10328

We now have a purchase offer in on this property, and must make an application wi...

I have an applicant who has listed a Rottweiler and German Shepherd as their support animals. How do I proceed of letting them know we are not interested in renting to them?

Hello everyone! My question is pretty simple and straight forward. How long do lenders typically honor a Pre-qualification? I plan on using either an FHA or a VA loan when I get home from overseas in about 2 months to...

Hi Everyone,  Hoping to get a second set of eyes on my first set of calculations.  This is a TK in Indy, good B neighborhood.  I still need to talk through all the details of the rehab but it will be thorough.  Quick ...

Has anyone heard of or know of Darnell Cooley. I've been offered his assistance in getting my Real Estate Investor career going. I'm asking bc I do have to pay him and don't want to be scammed.

I've been considering getting into note investing but was told to avoid it because of the dodd-frank act could be a big problem. What is this act and why is it a problem for note investors?