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Hi everybody! I bought my first property in September 2023. It is a duplex and I live in one side and rent out the other. since purchasing the property with a 10% down portfolio loan through a local bank, I have done...
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Just spoke to a person (who BTW tried to downplay our property right away (it's been on the market for so long (1 week)!!! and we're never gonna find people with good credit who will pay this much!!!)) who advised tha...
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what is everyone thoughts on why they think tenants pay on time or why they they don't pay at all
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Hello everyone!I started looking up what are the estimate closing costs in my areaand I found a calculator from one of the banks. The result was - estimate closing costs, including prepaid items and escrow account fun...
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I did this flip a while ago but never posted anything because it felt like bragging. However I find myself reading and enjoying, and learning from other members posts almost on a daily basis so I figured this is my c...
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Ok guys.... Here the situation...I'm strapped for cash. I need a loan to put into my real estate business but my credit is not good and in the process of being rebuilt. I've tried and tried to get a personal loan but ...
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Hey Everyone! Excited to join the Bigger Pockets community! I first became interested in real estate investing when I worked for a bank that financed residential new construction and renovation projects. I am based...
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Looking for any recommendations on DSCR Loans that will for sure close. Looks like a lot of feedback says they are approved only to not close in the end. Thanks in advance!
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Hi Everyone!We are finally finishing our turnover - what a nightmare! It cost me a fortune, aside from not having rent for two months (they didn't pay April, and we had to evict)Here is my current issue: we are listed...
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Learning more about seller financing method and its really discouraging because there is no true 0 money down strategy. Is there a general rule of thumb number i can use from people who have done this before. Attorney...