Mark J.
Mortgage Comparison Spreadsheet
Hello Neighbors-- I'm shopping around for mortgages. Does anyone have an Excel spreadsheet they use to analyze different loan offers? I checked FilePlace, but didn't run across anything similar.Thanks!
Derek Robertson
Made my first Cash offer
I did a flip deal with my two brothers two years ago and since then I've been hooked on researching and studying best practices of real estate investing. Yesterday I submitted a 34k cash offer (asking 25k) on a 2/1 SF...
Peter Fokas
using HELOC for down payment
I am in the process of getting a HELOC which I will then use as a down payment for my next investment property. My plan is to get 5+ units and get a commercial mortgage. Is there any "seasoning" requirements for down...
Nikki Saya
Selling Vacant lot
Hi,I've listed my vacant lot for sale, I've got interested "potential" buyers. They are requesting for engineering plans, structural & plumbing, soil, bio reports & property survey.. should I give them all th...
Chris M.
Best rental market in the tampa bay area
I'm looking to buy a 2 bedroom condo / apartment, in the Tampa bay area as a rental property. What area's are best for renting? I remember looking to rent from a private owner temporarily, and t.hey all seemed to ha...
Reed Huddleston
Looking for my first deal
After years of slowly learning more and more about real estate, I decided I want to pursue real estate investing as a career. In 2017, my goal is to flip my first two houses. I know a few people that will guide me alo...
Tyler Smith
Buying a home for a friend and leasing to own
Hi BP,
Unique situation I suppose but I have a very close friend that went through a difficult time when the market crashed. I don't want to get into specifics but he has plenty of cash. We are very close friends/bu...
Kyle O'Keefe
Home runs do happen...2 phone calls, $10k!
Home runs do happen... 2 phone calls, $10k!Sometimes the timing is right and a quick turn falls into place. They don't happen everyday, but proof that staying active in the market will payoff. Checking the market w...
Louise L.
Advice on best mortgage rate option an non us citizen
My husband and I are in the process of buying our first property in the US and are planning to house hack.We are in the process of getting our US visa but in the interim we have to have a 'foreign investor loan' where...
Harry Maxtens
Who pays the appraisal in a Hard Money deal?
Doing a deal with a hard money lender they demand I pay the appraiser which is coming out to be approx $600, is that standard practice?