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Hi BPI have been relentlessly trying to get a grip on a few of the hot markets in Florida. Particularly Orlando, Tampa Bay & Jacksonville. I find myself going around in circles and haven't yet deciphered which mar...
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Hi All,I am hoping I can get some advice regarding my situation with the general contractor I hired.My husband and I are doing our first flip and we took 3 months vetting general contractors to make sure we end up wit...
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Ohhh shooot! I often hear I can't invest in this market. I get it! I went to look in a less expensive market myself. My answer, Dayton, Ohio. My husband had been there for training for the AirForce so we had a littl...
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This is the actual text regarding the VA Entitlement Restoration:"VA Pamphlet 26-7, RevisedChapter 2: Veteran's Eligibility and EntitlementSection 6. Restoration of Previously Used EntitlementSub b. Special Restoratio...
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Hello Bigger Pockets!
I will be closing on my first investment property next week, it is a 4-plex that will cash flow about $700 per month after all expenses including tax escrow, (etc. even including mowing service...
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Anyone preparing for the next crash and strategize on how to maximize return on the next cycle? It’s getting harder and harder to find good deals it seems. A lot of sellers are priced at that “perfect” asking price. F...
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Hey Everyone,
So I finally got a house under contract after about 10 previous offers on houses. This is a 3bed/2bath that is 1588 sq/ft and is an REO that needs mostly cosmetic work. I have it under contract for $1...
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Hey BP,Disclaimer: I made many mistakesUnfortunately this is not a success story, but I have learned a lot from this deal. This was my first potential deal that did not turn out so well. I got a house under contrac...
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I am currently battling with the local school district here in Orange County. Capistrano Unified School District. Their interpretation of the new ADU laws don't match up with the intent of the legislation. They are...
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With all the underwriting guidelines changing due to COVID, where are you folks finding "decent" deals on cash out refinancing that's worth looking at? I'm finding that either the rate is not attractive enough or the...