Sam T.
Lender terms changed after going under contract
I obtained a signed pre-approval from a lender for a short-term rental (STR) investment at 80% LTV. This pre-approval was specifically tailored for the STR investment I had in mind. However, shortly after securing the...
Scott Ellis
ROI during Pre-development and Construction Phase
Hi there. I'm purchasing a 4-unit property to redevelop with a bridge loan for pre-development and then will be getting a construction loan after we're permitted by the city to redevelop a new 10-unit in it's place.I...
Travis Smith
Creative Ideas? Or trying to reinvent the wheel?
Hi BP Community, My name is Travis Smith, I got a long one for you today! To start I am a completely inexperienced and excited newbie looking to get his start in the real estate world. I am currently looking to get...
Brandon Hall
My First Deal...Am I Ready?
So I posted a while back about a house I was looking at and didn't get any responses. I have since then went and inspected the house with the contractor and I have details. The house is listed for 65k, but I woul...
Richard B.
Charter Financial note business?
Hello,I am gaining interest in the note buying business and just wondering has anyone here ever heard of Charter Financial by Leland von Syring. If so, have you tried the course and gotten any results. I searched the ...
Casey Spivey
My Business Plan and Ideas. Feedback Encouraged!
For 2012 I have decided to move from investing on my own to building a full time investment company. My vision is to have six separate departments that will each be headed by a separate person. The divisions would be:...
Art P.
Thoughts/Comments on Market for Newbie Investor - Sacramento, CA
Hello BP community, I noticed there aren't too many forum posts regarding foreclosures and wanted to pick your brain a little regarding financial analysis for a first time investor. I'm currently searching my home cou...
Chase Gray
How does one properly manage the capital of a REIG?
Roughly a month ago myself and 5 other individuals established a Real Estate Investing Group (REIG). We’ve found a property that will provide a handsome return if we properly apply the BRRR Strategy. Each of the six ...
Trevor Bond
Is this a realistic strategy I can use to help others?
Hey all,My business partners and I are considering a potential strategy we found matching our long-term business plan. We are young and currently do not have much capital or equity. Our goal is to earn initial capital...
Betty Slinger
Newb Betty from Madison, WI
Hi BP forums, I’m a newbie REI, just recently discovered Bigger Pockets podcast in the past month and I’m HOOKED! As of now, the only experience I have in this area is buying a fixer-upper house, gutting it and puttin...