Joe Vastola
Better off putting 20% down or paying for PMI?
I am looking to buy a SFH and am wondering if it is smarter to just put down 20% or put less down and take on the expense of private mortgage insurance. I'm assuming the cost of PMI is based on the size of the loan an...
Stephen S.
Why is rent due on the first ?
I personally am a horrible bill payer. I live a life of chaos, emergency interventions, and constant change. I frequently say that the primary reason that I have a Schedule is so that I have something to base all...
Lee Kozokas
Buy and Hold Rental Income Strategy Finance and Growth Advice
Hello Everyone! Thanks in advance for the read and/or advice. I have been trying to figure out the questions below both on my own through research and also by contacting some advising firms but haven't came to a concl...
Sylvia Kuzminski
Buying more after FHA- not eligible for additional mortgages
Hi friends! I purchased my first multi family using FHA in June 2016. For various reasons, I actually regret using CHA. Anyway, I am looking to acquire more and have run into a problem- I don't have 30% equity and can...
Casey Haight
Trying to learn how and where to start with rental properties
Hey everyone,I am in the very early stages of getting into this world of real estate investing. I have had the discussions with my wife about wanting to earn passive income through rental properties and we are on boar...
Jason Parfitt
Feeling overwhelmed with Real Estate?
Are you feeling overwhelmed with your Real Estate start? It makes sense, there's a ton of information to sort through and horror stories from 10 years ago of people going bankrupt. The amount of acronyms in real esta...
Katharine Gonzalez
Found our first potential deal!
Looking for any thoughts/comments/guidance/suggestions...thanks in advance!My partners and I walked through a property this weekend that seems to be a good flip deal. The property is a foreclosed SFH listed last week ...
Adam Britt
A question about investment loans
Good afternoon BP! I have a question for you all. I'm still learning, so forgive my ignorance. I've heard the term "love money" and understand it to be money given or loaned from family. After speaking with a bank, ...
Travis Bodnar
Newbie from southern California
Just wanted to say hello to everyone. I am a 30 something professional who is married with two kids residing in southern California. I currently own a primary residence but no investment properties. I have come to t...
Jenete Okeke
Multifamilies, apartments, house flips, and property management
Hi I am interested in buying and renting units in multifamilies and apartments and possibly doing house flips here and there. I am in the information finding/learning as much as I can stage of things and looking up th...