Ryan Knapp
House Hacking in San Diego w/FHA Loan
Hey BP,
My wife and I have been attempting to luxury house hack (add an ADU onto SFR) in my hometown and are feeling a little worn down. I've read quite a few BP books and believe it's a strategy that works. I want ...
Richard P.
How are buy and hold deals structured with private money?
If I want to buy and hold a property and would like to use private money, how are those deals typically structured? Do private investors want an equity stake? Provide a short-term loan? Long-term loan? Something else?
Andrew Enness
Expat Australian in Los Angeles
Hi Bigger Pockets,I've been lurking here for a couple of months, checking in occasionally to absorb the wealth of information. I felt it time to introduce myself.I'm an expat Australian (from Melbourne), having becom...
Chris Loker
Seller financing offered but at full retail price and 20% down
Just spoke with a lady in Gallipolis, Ohio who is moving to England. Her home was listed with a realtor a few weeks ago at $125,000, which is retail. She is open to keeping the loan in her name but needs $25,000 down ...
Muks M.
My dilemma as a new investor
Really finding it hard to find 1% rule properties especially when you factor in vacancy, repairs, capex, HOA, PM fee in the total expense along with PITI. Recently found a short sales which may meet this criteria but...
Jay Hughes
Future Rental Income to Help DTI
Hi,
I’ve been lurking/reading on the forum for a while and just decided to join. It’s been a really great resource, but it’s hard to get a handle on the current climate in lending.
My main question is the possibili...
John Alosio
Hold a note or take the money and run?
Hello BP famI come to you today with a problem; A GOOD problem, as they say.The situation: I've reached a point in my journey where it makes sense to sell one of my LTR properties. The fruit is ripe for picking. My go...
Patrick Sullivan
OBX Short-Term Rentals
I'm new to short-term rentals. I'm looking to purchase a 4/3 on Hatteras Island, NC. Seems to me they rent from about 100$ a night in the winter and peak at about 385$ in the summer. Does that seem about right? I just...
Brian Gula
Options for down payment on first rental property
I am a new member of the BiggerPockets community. I am really enjoying all the videos, articles and podcasts. I have been utilizing the rental property calculator to familiarize myself with what kind of deal would be ...
Account Closed
Have to FIND TENANT & LEASE before closing my DUPLEX?? First Time Buyer
I am about to put an offer in for a duplex in Austin and my lender informed me that I would have to have a rental lease agreement showing the arrangement is in place for at least $1700 rent for my tenant (because I am...