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Hi, I have a few questions about using a Heloc and getting a loan for a second home (vacation that I do intend to stay in part of the year.)Scenario:House value:250KLoan balance: 50KEquity: 200KGoals/Plan:Get 10 STR p...
Hi BP community,I'm looking to start investing in properties to fix and flip and would love to network with others especially in the Bay Area.I don't have much experience in the Real Estate world so all of the knowled...
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Hello Bigger PocketsI keep hearing about hard money lenders and they all seem to have loans available for new investors at least that is what they represent on their websites, but is that just a marketing trick? I hav...
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Ive been on the site for a few months now reading and researching different things. Ive been working with a realtor the last couple weeks to finally nail down my first deal. I bought about 3 years ago, in an ok neig...
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I'm looking to purchase my first STR in the Smoky Mountain area. I understand that most visitors seek the cabin style vacation experience. However, is purchasing a condo in the area a good option as well. My family we...
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Hello,I'm working on a flip in the Miami area and I'm looking to change out all the windows. I've dug around and talked to a few window people to get estimates and it seems like each installer is trying to sell me on ...
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Anyone ever closed a deal with using Lima One financing? how was the process? I'm looking at finding a flip with them.
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Hey all!I’m looking for referrals on property management companies in Cleveland area (current property is in Cleveland Heights).Thank you all for the help!
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Hello everyone,
I’m the owner of a seasoned general contracting company with extensive experience in residential remodeling and assisting other investors with property flips. As I’m now looking to start purchasing an...
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Hi BP,I got this email from property manager:" The attorney has an option where you can pay a $80 skip trace fee and then nothing additional until they are able to collect, at which point they take 33% of what they co...