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Hello. Is there a way to utilize part of my Traditional IRA funds as a down payment on a SFH investment property without being penalized?
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Hi BP family!Hope everyone is doing well!My name is Jennifer, I am from Europe, born in Ireland, raised in Luxembourg. Moved here about 4 years ago and got married. We live in the Palm Springs area, love off-roading, ...
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When I was in my mid 20's I was looking at purchasing a really old (1930's) two story Victorian in rough shape for like $15,000 (a strategy I would never recommend). The tenant was paying like $600 per month, and she ...
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This article just popped up in my Facebook feed. House Flippers Caused the US Housing Market Crash.It suggests that it was not subprime borrowers with bad credit who caused the crash, but investors, based on the fact...
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Generally how much are you taking in a month.... Thinking of upgrading a 3 family I have, but with the coin ops and electrical work, I'm figuring about 5k total to get going. Trying to gauge if its worthwhile....
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Hello! I was seeing if anyone could give me some advice. I’m moving to Brevard County area in Florida soon and I’m trying to purchase my first investment property, actually first property ever. I’m in the militar...
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Hello BP, I have a SFR rental in the greater Tacoma Seattle area (not in Seattle proper though). The existing tenant has been in place for about 6 months. When I rented to them they asked about getting a dog and I mad...
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Hello,I am used to buying homes no DD and Flipping them or Wholesaling them when I can. I had a lender who trusted me on all numbers and would lend when I say. That relationship is now off because of personal, non bus...
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I live in Jacksonville, NC which is home to Camp Lejeune. The economy of the city relies heavily upon the military and their dependents. A great deal of military families here rent because they are going to be stati...
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Will banks consider offers with the buyer being myself and/or assigns? I recall hearing they dont like that....but at any given time I have at least 3-4 offers standing on REO's and in the incidence they got accepted ...