In February of 2016 I closed on my first single family home. I have lived there and I have rented 2 rooms since day one living almost for free myself. I paid $150,000 and now it is worth an estimated 185k-195k due t...
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Hello BP community. This is my first post on BP and I am newbie to the community. I've actually been a member for about two months now. First off, let me just say that you all are true inspirations and I would like to...
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I just lost my job after the company I was working for went under. I have the money saved up for a downpayment on a buy-and-hold, but I wont be able to qualify for a traditional loan now due to my income stream. Does ...
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I have 3 single family rental investment properties, a primary home and a 2nd home (all financed).I am looking to get the equity out of my 3 investment properties to use to purchase more investment properties. It app...
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I understand if the Sec8 inspection failed, the HA will stop payment. My question is how long until the sec. 8 tenant shall leave the property if the owner doesn't make the requested repair (or late in repair) ? Also ...
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My wife and I closed on our first true investment property. It was a four-plex that we financed with a VA loan as a primary residence. We are looking for other avenues to invest in and have considered commercial prope...
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Hello,Looking for insight of affordable accounting and business software for a start up company - covering everything that's needed in running a successful business in todays market. Hopefully someone can help - looki...
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I'm looking to invest in my first house hack in Portland, Oregon, but the market is VERY competitive right now. I'm in the lending phase and trying to decide what to go with. I'm wanting to do a 3.5% FHA or a 5% conve...
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The obvious winner when it comes to financing a house hack seems to be an FHA loan. However, my friend and I are having a hard time qualifying for enough to get a duplex in our area with an FHA because my tip income d...
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Hey biggerpockets forum, I am currently looking to get into my second multi family home. My first property is a multi family joint owned between me and my business partner, we have an equal stake in the property. Natu...