Justine Lee
New Mortgage vs Home Equity Loan
Hi! I am new to real estate investing and own a co-op in Brooklyn, New York. I am currently saving to buy a second property. I'm wondering if it makes sense to finance this second property with a new mortgage or a hom...
Bryan Kurtz
New Landlord, Property Management Necessary?
I made a condo purchase in 2022 and it's been owner-occupied (myself) to the present. I am relocating for a job opportunity and exploring my options for renting out my 2bd/2ba condo. My job opportunity will be in Nor...
Leon Lee
list the full basement as airbnb?
Hi, BPersI have a single family house rental that is closing at the end of month. The house is located near the downtown of a small city and is in a safe neighborhood. It is a 4-side brick ranch with full basement. Th...
Ryan Dragon
When is it time to move up
We currently have a small rental property in Los Angeles thats cashflowing about $500 a month. Our equity has doubled since we bought it 10 years ago and are wondering if it’s worth selling it for a higher cash flowi...
Peter W.
Housing Hacking with Second Home Mortgages
My wife and I are considering getting a home closer to her family to stay in for extended periods and holidays. The current option that we are looking at is buy, live in 1-2 months of the year, convert to MTR or STR...
Yvonne Wang
Financing options for a BRRRR + STR?
What are my financing options if I want to do a BRRRR + STR? I prefer to use conventional loan over DSCR for the refi due to lower rates and no prepayment penalty. Specifically:
1. Do I have to purchase the house ...
Isamar Ochoa
Low DP options for a $1.5M home in the Bay Area to househack!
Hi BP Fam,Just wondering if anyone can help send me the right direction. I'm ready to make my next home my primary residence to qualify for low DP programs (ideally 0% DP). I've heard that some programs have a price l...
Jackson Cantrell
First time homebuyer loan worth pursuing in RI?
Hi everyone.I'm a long time Providence RI resident looking to purchase my first home. My goal is to buy a multifamily/triple decker in the West End and live in one unit and rent out the rest. I've got great credit, so...
David McCulloch
SFH + SFH or House Hack - 1st Time Home Buyer
Hello BP Community,This is my first post, so be gentle. My question is one of general strategy. Given the following choices which do you think is the smarter option for a 1st time home owner with REI aspirations.Opt...
Ali NA
Auto loans?
Is there anyone out there still offering auto loan financing?
My brother is looking to buy a new car. I am helping him fix his credit but as of right now his score is about 600. Not sure who is still offering auto fin...