Tom Chen
Annoying mistakes with closing costs escrows...
First, let me say...I HATE BIG BANKS LIKE HSBC...Now that that's out of the way, many times big banks don't include the full tax escrow amounts in their closing fees. If you don't want a surprise increase in monthly ...
Matthew John
HELOC vs Cash Out Refinance?
Hey guys, In August 2018, I bought a primary residence that met my buying criteria for a BRRRR, but I bought it with a bank loan and they want me to live here for a year. After dealing with closing costs, now I know e...
Rolando De la Cruz
First time home buyers grants? What should I do
Hello, BP community!
Here's my situation, I was going to start a position as a project engineer this upcoming Monday with an annual salary of $72,000. With that income and currently no debt I was able to get pre-ap...
Jared Johnson
Getting Past Real Estate Agents
Is there a something I could add to my contract, because these listing agents are killing my deal. When I have a homeowner who is interested in lease optioning the listing agents gets in the way, they are asking to p...
Eismail Ismail
How to write up contract for home legally?-"complicated" scenario
I have had this scenario brought to me, and I am trying to find answers. I am not of the people, only looking for guidance.It is not super complicated but it is risky and I am not sure how to go about it 100% and what...
Arsenio Davison
Refinance,Cash-Out Refin or Heloc
Greetings to you all My wife and I purchased a sfh 5 yrs ago FHA where we still currently owner occupied. Not interested in selling or renting right now but maybe so within the next year. We have almost 100k ...
Tim Callahan
First time buying a home to live in in 10 years!
Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Dayton.
Purchase price: $325,000
Cash invested: $23,000
Bought a 3 family. PITIMI = $2086 per month. Rent from other 2 u...
James Braggs
How does student loans effect your purchase of property
My wife has student loans, she is currently in school, I would like to purchase a 4 unit through FHA. My question is, if she is in school and their for not paying on her loan how would the lender or underwriter calcul...
Andrew Grimmett
Super new Landlord Hilltop Rental on Demorest Rd 43204
This is actually my Grandfather's property that I am trying to get him a monthly cashflow since he is now in an assisted living situation. He gave me the property (through a Quit Claim Deed) but his name is still on t...
Rob Menzies
CONS OF BUYING A PROPERTY WITH TENANTS ON A LEASE?
I'm interested in buying a property but the owner has tenants on a lease through the end of June. The timing is actually perfect for when I want to take possession. Anyone have any do's or don't's when it comes to thi...