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I read an article that stated two year W2 income is becoming less important then in past is this a myth or doesn’t it depends on the bank?
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Hey BP world!Starting a discussion to see what areas in Tampa do investors see as most valuable to invest in? (Fix&Flip)/(Buy&Hold).Looking forward to the BP worlds responses!
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BP Pros:I have done a ton of research on paying off mortgages early. With interest rates at historic lows and given that early payoff return is equal to the interest payment, I see expansion as a better option. Additi...
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I'm going to need a set of wheels for a short amount of time out of state, probably less than a year. What would be the best way to go about this? Should I:
1. Buy a cheap "beater" for a few thousand then unload it f...
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I read several books on investing and real estate over the summer. I learned a lot from Commercial Real Estate for Dummies and What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow. I am am almost finished re...
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I am seeking to purchase an apartment building in the 6-50 unit range in the central Florida and coastal Florida areas, primarily in areas of Tampa and Brevard county, but also looking in the Orlando area.
I've foun...
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I've read some real estate books that talk about how you don't want to own the nicest house in a neighborhood. Obviously the comps in the area are going to bring its value down, right?
Does this mean you should avoi...
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Hello,I have considered a career change into financial planning. I did not know of this career in college so I did not go this route and am now in a different career. I am currently full time employment in a reliable ...
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Hi all-Just curious which credit cards everybody uses to charge all of their STR expenses? We just finished up our first summer with an STR and would like to streamline everything moving forward with a credit card ded...
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Greetings,I am separating from Active Duty w/in 6 months. I am trying to buy a home & I have been pre-approved but the lender says that I will not be approved unless I show that I am either going to re-enlist or h...