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Hello BP friends,
My name is John and I just recently moved to Georgia from the expensive state of California and looking to eventually transition out of my normal career and invest in real estate full time. I am or...
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Have some modest experience in home purchasing but thinking of RE Investment in either Orange County, CA or in DC Metro (Va, Md , DC). Have high credit score but with Job abroad. How much cash one needs to start? And ...
Hello Everyone, We are very interested in using the Homestyle Renovation loan when purchasing our next home. Our question is, can the cost of hiring an Interior Designer and Architect be included in this loan?
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Hello , I have a rental property in memphis and now planning to get second one.I need to understand if I cash-out-refi my first property and put the cash downpayment on second one , Should I consider that as 0% downpa...
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I recently acquired a mixed use property. The retail stores / offices have recently been vacated. The spaces are not in terrible shape but absolutely need work. The question is do you wait until I have an interested t...
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Hi Experts, Can I buy a distressed property and rehab the property using Self directed IRA funds? I plan to rent it for a few years and sell it depending on the market conditions in the future. Is this below scenario ...
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Hi Everyone, Relatively new investor here. I currently own 5 SFR as rentals and was just exploring a deal to acquire my first 4-plex. I found a decent deal from a provider in Jacksonville for a new construction 4-pl...
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How do I find a real estate agent to work with someone thats new to investing? I guess the question should be will a real estate agent work with someone that’s new in the business and trying to get started?
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Hello everyone and I appreciate any help/advice upfront. I am trying to help very close friends of mine with a real estate transaction. Below is the following scenario:The house: 1800's Greek revival made into a duple...
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I have properties that I rent straight out. However, my poor 80 year old mother fell (and she couldn't get up) and broke some bones and she is in the hospital but we have to move her to an assisted living place from h...