So I am picking out my first buy and hold investment property. I bought our primary home under my name (she is not on the lease). Talked to a lender, and he suggested we put a 2nd mortgage on the investment property ...

If you do not mind sharing, what cities near Miami are you all targeting for cash flow properties. I have a property in Miami and I am familiar with most of Dade-County and some of Broward County. I am developing my i...

Hello All,This is just a second try from the initial proof read under the post "Letter to Absentee Owner: Proof Read"Tell me whether it looks better than the last and everything and anything you notice that I SHOULD i...

Hello BP community!I am wondering if some of you make exceptions to the 70% rule in some cases. I have one in my sights and am in communication with the very motivated owner. Time is short for him and he has agreed to...

Hi! I am a single mom and RE rookie in the SF Bay Area. I am currently renting for 3K a month (i know, it's insane here) and need to stay in this area for the next few years until my daughter graduates high school. I ...

It is known that there is a big appraisal backlog in sfbay area now. What is the usual time to have the appraisal order picked up and completed from the time it is being placed?My lender says that the order was placed...

Hello BP Members,
I am evaluating a deal for 10 unit building. The building has single water heater and single heating units with outlets to all the 10 units. Currently, the owner pays for hot water and heating. I wo...

Hey everyone, I'm looking to get pre-approved right now. I was going to go the route of calling up a bunch of potential banks and seeing what I could get. But I had a family member give me a referral to a loan broker ...

Looking for a real estate lawyer recommendations in Massachusetts that knows a bit about private lending, closer to Leominster the better. I am looking to partner with someone who would be managing the project and I w...

I am new into RE (with the exception of about a dozen books and numerous podcasts and webinars) but now its time to dive in!!! I currently work out of state (work in Texas, rehab is in Louisiana [my home state]). My p...