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When borrowing a smaller amount from family, say 25k, for a downpayment, is it at all common to do a 30-year ammortizing loan? If so, what rate? Is 7.5% 30 year ammortizing reasonable? I want it to be attractive to th...
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so I'm trying to understand the different types of refinancing and what would be best in my position. Here's the lowdown: I bought a 4 unit for 500k as owner occupied FHA 3.5% down and my current principal is 480k. As...
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Hello fellow investors I have another question for you all
as initially posted before, my wife and I are looking to purchase our first house hack/firs home here in the next 8 months, we are expecting a baby and are c...
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Hey BP!
I have a househack and I'm thinking about switching the rented unit from a LTR to a mid-term rental focusing on travel nurses, etc. My first step is just gauging if there's actually a demand for this in my ar...
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Hi bigger pockets, I have 10 plus years of experience as a licensed plumber and have close relations to various trades which helps me greatly as I invest! I am a buy and hold inventor. My market is in the greater Bost...
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1) Partner w/ Experts (Credibility) - Partnering with someone that has a track record helps a ton. My credibility as a person yes but had I said this was my first project, I'm sure my success would not have been so s...
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(Hopefully) Soon many of us "newbies" will be making their first moves in the REI world. It's quite a daunting idea that seems to overwhelm a lot of first time buyers for various reason. One reason that I have recentl...
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I know this probably varies based on location, but I was curious if any Realtors had tried competing on commission percentage. Or at least used lower commissions to incentivize sellers to use you. When I got my licens...
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This is worth five minutes of your reading time.
If you have a liability claim at your vacation rental, the claimant is alleging negligence on your part and asserting that you are then liable for damages as a result....
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I have already asked this question a few months ago but sitting here on the couch something dawned on me.My original question was can you qualify for a fha loan while you already have TWO other mortgages that are NOT ...