Josiah Stacy
First Deal: The House with Loads of Liens
Fresh investor here in the Dayton, Ohio area, trying to land my first deal....I've been working any source I can to get leads on deals, and the effort is starting to pay off. I'm here to ask about one property in part...
Bienes Raices
Have we hit bottom yet?
I know that "every market is different" but I was wondering what the investors here in the sunbelt states that were hit the hardest (AZ, NV, FL, parts of CA) think about this? Do you think there's still a shadow inven...
Ron Averill
I need creative financing suggestions
I'm currently in negotiations for an off-market deal involving four houses. These will be buy-and-hold properties. The seller is retiring from the business. The total selling price will be below the total of the curre...
Jake Walroth
Using traditional finance for a Homepath Property
Hey guys, I've got my eyes on a few Homepath Properties..... its still within the two weeks for owner occupents, but I'm wondering if anyone was ever used financing to purchase a Homepath Property. I know most probabl...
Greg W.
documents requested by commercial appraisers
Hi, I will be refinancing my 7 unit building soon and would like to know, what documents do a commercial appraiser request to understand the financials? Would last year's tax return be enough? Or do they need rent rol...
Joey English
Take emotion out of it
I was talking to an investor recently about a property tax lien sale. These take place when counties auction off the tax liens that have accumulated due to unpaid property taxes. It’s a good way for local government t...
Trevon Peracca
Looking for a document that can hold my contactor acountable
Here's the the deal: I gave a $5000.00 loan to family member who need to finish rehab work on a flip. I had my attorney draft a contract for the loan and we agreed on 20% interest with the full amount of $6000 being d...
Justine Johnson
Timber value in LTV
Will private/hard money lenders include timber value in the LTV when making a decision?
Sophie Zeiler
Any great realtors in Austin TX for first time buyer/investor?
Hi all, I'm brand new to Bigger Pockets (although I have been listening to the Podcast for the past year or so.) My boyfriend, who's family is in Dallas, is looking to buy a fixer/rental property in Austin, TX. Could ...
Javonn Musgrove
Creative offers in a Sellers Market
Hi BP,
I'm a novice investor planting my roots in Pittsburgh, PA. Just recently, I submitted, and lost, my first offer. I'm okay with that because of the experience and what I learned from my mentor(dad) and realtor....