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everywhere I look online it says 20% down for investment homes but we are being told by all lenders it's 25%.It's a duplex in Washington state. Does anyone know if there are lenders that will do 20% down? We can't aff...
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My sister is looking to sell her house and there HAS to be something I can do here. Off the bat, I'm doing this to make our entire family better off, not just myself.My sister bought a foreclosure for $230k-ish, my mo...
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Interesting article linked below, and a cautionary one for anyone who considers buying debt in natural disaster areas where the home's value is lower than the debt. With the home being "underwater" in both respects, w...
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I'm looking at my first deal in South Eastern Ohio, asking price is $100,000. It's been on the market for five months (slow area for selling). It is a duplex renting one side for 584 and the other for 600 per month, b...
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I have purchased a Tax Cert in Alabama and have some questions on the insurance aspect. Here is some back ground.Tax Certificate, Former Owner is Still in Possession, Bought at 2018 Sale, Residential Structure on Prop...
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Hey all,I am relatively new to BP but I have a question. I am new to real estate investing but want to jump in with both feet. I just was approved for a HELOC of 85K and I am having trouble with where to start. I need...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Minneapolis.
Purchase price: $337,000
Cash invested: $457,000
Sale price: $589,000
A 4,200 sq ft house in Minnetonka, was the...
First Post on this forum. I am going to be relocating out of state for work soon and have a question about the likelihood I would qualify for another loan. My wife and I both work but she will be quitting and becoming...
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Just reading an article today in the wsj: https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-existing-home-sales-dropped-in-september-1539957950?emailToken=a8fc719ae9f6d54df13e655f7c48f09aqvJ1ILIMG5gL0mjK/c26HRAAXnV3Z8zIp/E42QWlffFMFiv...
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I just heard about this alternative to tax deferral. Anyone done one of these and have experiences to share?