Francesco Barbati
$120k cash borrowed, now what?
I borrowed $120k from a family member to buy a primary residence for me and my family (I will pay him back $1k/m for the next 10 years, starting next month, or refinance if needed).Last night I was talking to my wife,...
Jonathan Cox
Was this a smart move?
I need honest feedback, I'm giving factual information with this post. So I've been strategizing how to start my RE profile in the next year or so, but the biggest things is saving to get that 10-20% down.. I'm lookin...
Mindy Jensen
PSA: Agents BE Careful When Showing Properties to Unknown Buyers
The Colorado Division of Real Estate issued a warning, reminding agents to be cautious when meeting a new buyer for the first time.Please exercise caution. There is no amount of money worth your life.
Zack Clopper
0 to 7 Units in First Year
Hey everyone, I first want to say that Bigger Pockets has helped me out so much along the way with all the stories I have read on the forums. I hope my story can help someone else or motivate like so many others here ...
Ron Burmeister
Warning: Hubzu, Premium Title, and Altisource
Just wanting to warn everyone about possible issues with using the provided title services associated with a Hubzu auction property.This is what happened to me on a recent transaction on a fix and flip property that I...
Bruce Runn
Comments about Minneapolis and St Paul rent control initiatives
Wondering what thoughts people have on the very different rent stabilization initiatives on the ballot in Minneapolis and St. Paul?
Ollisha Jones
Earnest money dilemma
I went to do a bid for a deal , cash deal, and the realtor ask for ernest funds to secure deal ...how can I go around ernest money without ruining my chances of defaulting on deal??? Help??
Grant Pope
HUD Accepts my offer and then takes it away
Hello BP,I have a scenario that just happened to me that has left me absolutely sick and I am looking for some advice.So I found a property that was a HUD owned property and was a really good deal. The asking price wa...
Jared Bandel
5% Down Conventional for Owner-Occupied Duplex in Denver?
Hello everyone,I am currently hoping to buy a duplex or triplex in the Denver area within the next 6 months. I was working with a lender who has pre-approved me and told me that I could get a loan on a multifamily for...
Peter Morgan
Tenant running AC at 61F outside temperature
Hello,The weather outside my rental unit is 61F and my tenant has already started running his centralized AC perhaps he thinks we have already hit the summer. Is this normal? I am bit worried there may be adverse effe...