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Hi all, At the risk of sounding like the stereotypical BP newbie, I'd like to ask if anyone has any favorite banks or lenders in the Binghamton, NY area? I've been working for the past six months to get financing on ...
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Hello all and thanks in advance for all your feedback. So i am just starting out and have not yet figured out what I want to do, but there is one thing that I am seriously considering.
I was recently introduced (thro...
Hey everyone, I'm new to this forum and would like to pick some of your brains about choosing tenants. What do you look out for when choosing? I have had 2 tenants with 620-625 credit scores apply recently. Would this...
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I’ve had a few applicants through Zillow, sub 600 credit scores, debt collectors on their credit report. How do you guys evaluate these? Is this an automatic no or do you seriously consider the application? The proper...
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I've been curious about this for a while after reading a few books.
When you are lease optioning homes to tenants/buyers, what percentage actually end up exercising the options?
Does it even matter?
If it does matter...
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I am in the process of buying my second rental as a cash purchase (i lack income proof to leverage) and I have just enough for the offer I made and can either 1 - take on a partner for 10k (friend or family) which wou...
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I am considering changing my application acceptance policy from first come, first served, to choosing the most qualified applicant and wanted some thoughts on this.1. How long do you accept applications for? Do you ...
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I currently own 3 small multifamily homes and am looking to jump into the commercial side. My current units are duplexes and triplexes. I want to sell these and purchase a big multifamily. I found an 18 family bulding...
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Hello everyone!I think I've read everything (on BP forums) regarding 4-plex bought by owner-occupant.Question: Does anyone have recent experience with VA or FHA loan on a property like that?My buyer is concerned about...
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Looking for good options on refinance investment duplex properties at low rate. Any good website or resource to check different lenders and their rates? My credit score is fair now. Hope to get conventional loan refin...