Nina Ricci
Newbie Partners: Go in on first mortgage together or separate?
Hey, everyone!So my investment partner and I are looking to snag our first deal, but first, we're looking into getting approved for a mortgage. Right now, we were looking at FHA loans because of their 3.5% down facet,...
Eugene Beard
Atlanta house hacking!
I would like to get a analysis of this property im thinking about buying. I feel like i may need some insight. I will explain what I am thinking and I would like your honest opinion. this will be my first property. ...
Manah Watkins
What questions do I ask a potential contractor/property manager?
I'm 16 and very new to real estate, I'm working for my dad right now and he's interested in buying multi-family homes and implement the BRRR method in Wichita. We live in California and he's planning to go out there i...
Account Closed
Financing advice for a newbie!!!!
Hello BPers,I'm a newbie, planning on buying my first SFR in the next 4 months. I'm working on the financing with my bank and I already have my eyes on a property.Here are the financing options offered by my bank:1. c...
Parker Bullard
Trying to Break Even by Leveraging Equity
I'm looking to purchase my first investment property and need help figuring out a strategy that will work for me. I have about $300k in equity (based on a BPO performed in July 2023) but no cash. Whatever I do, I woul...
Rosie Giacosa
Asking buyer's agent to cut commission
Hi,Is it appropriate to ask a buyer's agent to cut his commission to 2% to close a deal if I am selling my property as owner/agent?Thanks!
Vonetta Booker
REOs w/ long DOMs--do you bother?
When you come across an REO that's been on the market longer than 60 days, do you even bother? When I see these, I'm not quite sure what to think; I figure if it were that good of a deal, someone would have snapped i...
Grace Chee
Appeal property tax increase in FL
Hello BP community, does anyone have experience (or know people who have) in appealing property tax increase in Orlando FL? How is the appeal process like, and has anyone had success or non-success with the appeal?
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Tuan Tran
Section 8 Fort Wayne, IN
Anyone invest in section 8 tenants in Indiana?
If you do, could I ask how that has been going and has the rents been comparable to the payment standards advertised by the respective housing authority?
I'm thinking o...
Sylvia DeMott
From MN: How should I decide where to look and how much to save?
I live in South-Eastern MN (Rochester) and I'm a newbie who is listening to podcasts, reading and trying to learn the language of real estate. I think I'm probably a few years away from being able to invest (that is,...