My mortgage broker preapproved me last March for a loan amount of $86,250.  Last week, I asked him about a cheaper unit where the loan amount would be $81,750.  Since nothing has really changed since my preapproval la...

We are looking at stepping up our marketing to send out more direct mail pieces and wanted some feedback about whether letters or postcards are more effective in getting motivated sellers to call.We would appreciate a...

How do lenders choose the appraisers?  I was told that lenders cannot simply pick whoever they want to now. This was different pre 2008.  Could some mortgage lenders out there weigh in on this process? 

As you all know, I am new to this real estate investing arena. My question is if I get a Private Money lender to fund my purchase, How do I make money after flipping the property if they charge a rate of 12 percent...

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I will start by expressing my respect and admiration for the vibrant community of investors helping one another for the mutual benefit of all here at BiggerPockets. I also wish thank all those who ta...

Hey all,I am planning on moving to the Portland/Astoria, Oregon area in about a year and I was wondering if there were any RE companies that are good for a beginner? I really want to move into a duplex/triplex as soon...

I have a good friend who is a real estate agent who wants to help me find my first investment home. She is basically going to charge be nothing. She is new to RE investing herself so I'm slightly hesitant to use her b...

I just found out about this company yesterday. This is their website: https://flipos.com/
Upon some initial research, it appears that they are a venture-funded "tech" real estate company. Their value proposition is l...

Hi,I’m going through. 4plex tenant eviction In Alhambra and have already filed an unlawful detainer and got a court date.tenants who currently are paying about $1,500/month are asking for $20,000 and free rent for 9 m...

Hi everyone - quick question for you. I'm going to purchase my first multi family investment property in Florida. I am trying to decide whether or not I should go through a traditional bank (JPM), a morgage broker, or...