Wei Jie Yang
STR Markets with a max ~$550K range
Any suggestions for markets for STR with a property in the range of ~550K? I have no experience with short term rentals but I'm investing in Cleveland with Holton Wise on a property that we're going to be using as a S...
Toyin Dawodu
Hard Money Lenders-Are they for real?
I get at least one call a day from the new "hard money lenders" These are semi institutional lenders pretending to be hard money lenders. When I ask for their requirements, it always sounds like I am talking to Bank...
Michael Smythies
How to get around DTI limitations?
Hi BP, I get this question over and over again from new real estate investors that are just starting out - how do I get around DTI limitations? In order to buy more real estate by means of conventional lending, you ha...
Leo Tsang
How to analyze a deal?
I am new to real estate investment. After reading some related books and podcasts, I want to give it a try. Like many newbies, I am wondering how to perform a throughout analysis of a property which can be qualified a...
Patty C.
How Do You Stay Ahead Of The Curve In San Francisco Bay Area Market?
After looking in San Francisco, the East Bay, South of San Francisco, and the North Bay, I decided to invest in the North Bay because the housing prices were still reasonable. Perhaps this is slipping away as well: I...
Fred Lopez
How to handle Subject To's
What are some of the typical things to overcome when acquiring a property Subject To the existing mortgage? I know a big one is the sellers concern that the mortgage will stay in their name which basically "puts them ...
Mikhil A.
How to evaluate a combo of 3 single family houses?
Hello everyone,My name is Mikhil. I am very new to real estate investing and I am trying to learn as much as I can through the podcasts, forum posts, and books. I am currently looking for my first deal. I am trying to...
Jestin Sorenson
Am trying to do a non cash out refi and I lost my job
I lost my job before finishing a refinance and I would like to know what my options are? I haven't told the lending company yet, but they are asking for my employment verification. I had a job when they asked for the...
Travis Kumar
Buying a 4 unit, and adding a unit. First time house hacker.
I am currently looking to house hack a multi-unit property in MD, VA, PA. I just submitted to a few lenders recommended here, and have begun speaking with realtors. My question is, some properties I see have 4 units t...
Mikael Winkler
Private Money Loan For Rentals
Hello all!I've recently had a couple forum posts regarding hard and private money financing, then financing into a mortgage, for a rental. I've slowly been learning both avenues and hopefully I'll have a better grasp ...