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I am completely new to real estate, however, highly motivated to create new connections (mentor) in finding my niche and eventually learning more. I will be PCS (moving) to San Diego, CA sometime late November early D...
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I've got an interesting short sale going with M&T Bank. I'm wondering if anybody has had any experience with them?
The loan was a construction loan and the amt is 460K. The borrower hasnt made a payment since M...
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Hi everyone! I bought my first fixer-upper in 2020 in Prince William County, VA and have been living in it since. I've overstayed my plan and am eager to find my next place. I have a 150k HELOC on my house approved an...
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Hello BP community! My name is Mark. I am 31 years old. I'm a firefighter in Northern Virginia. I am single with no kids. My base income is ~$95k per year. With overtime, I grossed $139.5k in 2024. I am currently rent...
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Tried doing a cash-out refinance with Quicken to find another deal and this is the response I got:
Unfortunately when I submit this through the electronic underwriting system I don't get the thumbs up. Your credit i...
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I am just starting on this RE investment path and I was hoping the rehab experts can assist. When purchasing a rehab project, what is the best way to get financing? Since you will only get approved for the appraised p...
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I am looking to buy my first property, I recently meet with a loan officer and got approved for 400k. I would like to get connected with an agent in the San Bernandino area, looking to start with a duplex but more in ...
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Hello,If the mortgage refinance loan is approved and is with the underwriter, can you still go back to renegotiate the rates if the rates have gone down, especially if there was no rate lock placed when the process st...
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With all the difficulties caused by corona virus and requirements for social distancing, are people scheduling longer times to close? How hard is it to get appraisers in to appraise properties and are loans taking lon...