Felicia Lucco
Qualifying for a STR mortgage
Burning question... Is the rental income considered when qualifying for a vacation property loan?
I am looking to invest in one or more STRs. I have considerable savings, but my self-employment income is less than de...
Hugh Horner
Newbie investor Hudson Valley
Catskill, NY - Anyone have experience investing in rental properties here? 
Benjamin Carver
House Hacking the Triangle (Raleigh–Durham–Chapel Hill)
Hello BP! My wife and I are looking into possibly moving to upper NC next year and are trying to get a sense of what works and what doesn't. Is anyone house-hacking somewhere in the triangle? We've looked at the triad...
Tom Westco
does bank require primary for HELOC?
Hi BP, does bank, for example PNC bank in NJ new jersey, require occupancy of primary for HELOC? Having lived in one side of 2 unit for 10+ years, therefore more than the 1 year expected occupancy to satisfy 1st mortg...
Alecia Loveless
Time to go Full time Investing?
My W-2 is in a small health care setting where I am basically a social worker. Recently 2 of our 8 clients have presented with a permanent life long incurable health condition that is contagious but if you are fairly ...
Jeremy Burnheimer
Seeking Advice on Career Change to Real Estate
Hi BP community,
I'm at a crossroads in my career and could use some guidance. I've been working in the medical cannabis industry for 3 years, and while its a well-paying salaried position, I recently discovered work...
Chandirasekarendiran Anandan
Newbie from Longmont, Colorado
Hi everyone, I am Chandru from Longmont. I am looking to increase my cash flow to support my family and wanted to learn more about real estate investing. I have been reading personal finance books for several years no...
Brian Kraft
Rental Applicant Going Through Divorce a Negative?
Hello! I have a few fairly solid applicants for one of my units, but one I'm slightly leaning towards. However, she said she's going through a divorce (it would just be her renting) and I started to wonder if that cou...
Joseph Weisenbloom
Brrr strategy east of Austin
I have been considering using a Brrr method on some SFHs east of Austin. This area seems to be up next for growth and development. Anyone have any experience in this area? Im looking at proprties in Bastrop, Elgin, Ta...
Leslie A.
Recommendation for Criminal Check only - also would you accept this offense?
Can someone recommend a way to check criminal only? I can check locally online, but this applicant has lived in another state in the past. My rentals are travel trailers, so the applicants I get are not the cream of...