Justin Hennig
Does a HELOC affect debt/income when applying for conventional loans?
Considering a HELOC on primary residence for further real estate investment purposes...would this affect a conventional property loan application since it is "secured debt" or mostly just affect credit scores?Any help...
Corey Dutton
How to Spot Loan Scams and Bogus Lenders on Social Sites
If you’re looking for a hard money loan or bridge loan, you can visit one of the many ‘lending-related’ groups many social networking sites such as this one. You’ll certainly find a lot of mess to sort through, in fac...
Joshua Huffman
Land in Andersonville, Tn
Did a search for this town and nothing comes up on the whole site so here it goes. My grandmother own's two acres across the road from Norris lake and a log cabin kit from Lincoln logs international out of Kannapolis...
Matt Gehrls
Need advice to find a broker that is a good fit for me.
I'm moving to Grand Rapids Michigan in about two weeks and I just passed my salesperson licensing exam yesterday. I've been looking at brokerages in the greater Grand Rapids area and weighing my options, but I'm feeli...
James Barnes
Running a SFH through the Rental Properties Calculator
I am looking at purchasing a new home within the next year. This will be my second mortgage. My first is an FHA so this one will more than likely be a conventional with, lets say 20% down. Rates right now are any wher...
LaRon Phillips
Need advice on feasible real estate strategies to live in 2 cities (Chicago & LA)
Greetings BP'ers!I have a job opportunity that would require me to spend 6-9 months in Chicago and 3-6 months in LA. I’m based here in Chicago and I’m currently renting a 1BR/1BA condo (south loop) and I’m pretty muc...
Samuel Demler
Houston, TX, Newbie Introduction
Greetings BP community,
My name is Samuel, I am new to REI and this website and figured I would introduce myself. I am targeting the Houston, TX / Harris County market area. I am currently reading every book I can a...
Steven Stutzman
VA Loan Information and How to Get Started
Hello everyone. I'm new to REI and the BiggerPockets community and I was hoping to get some insight. I have been reading through the forums regularly and everyone here seems extremely helpful. The main question that I...
Juan Restrepo
My first deal, would you pull the trigger?
View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.Welcome to my first deal! Asking for a friend. The location is a low crime rate with good...
Philippe Laurin
Central heating conversion
Hi,I'm looking into a rental (13 units) where heating is paid for by the owner (central heating furnace). Tenants pay for their own electricity otherwise. I'm looking for tips on how to make it so each tenant would p...