Malik R.
Advertising, screening and applications - What works best?
We cleaned up our single family property after it was vacated, fixed a few things, had the carpets in bedrooms professionally cleaned, and painted all the interiors. Then advertised at Craigslist, Zillow and FB Market...
Dean Weltman
My Wrap Hit a Snag, Looking for Other Ideas
Guys and Gals,My first wrap hit a problem - HUD apparently doesn't allow wraps of FHA mortgages. I have a buyer ready and willing, but he insists on only doing an owner financed transaction.Here's the skinny: I have a...
Kia E.
Financing a Fourplex Multifamily Property using FHA - A Few Twists
Financing owner-occupied multifamily properties (i.e. up to 4 residential units) has been extensively discussed as an effective way for new investors to acquire their first investment property and take advantage of th...
Brady Robertson
Guidance and general questions
I want to purchase my first property in the next year or two but not sure on if the timing is right because of my current situation. I am 25 years old, currently have student loans to pay back, and live in the downtow...
Rosy Bruno
VA vs FHA vs 203k - What would you advise?
Hi Everyone! I was hoping to get a little advice from those that have dealt with either a VA, FHA, or a 203K loan. I am currently looking at these to purchase a tri- or four-plex; I am looking for something that needs...
William Goodrich
Where do I fit in the Set For Life schema?
Hi all,Just getting started here. I recently finished reading Set For Life by @Scott Trench and wanted to get some feedback on some good approaches to take, from that perspective, for someone starting later in life w...
Dominique Colas
Turnkey as a House Hack
Hi, my name is Dominique,I am both new to bigger pockets and to real estate investing. I am working on trying to get my first property. I am currently working on a contract nurse, traveling the country. Right now I am...
Cheryl Daniels
Prospective Tenants
Good day! My rental has officially been available for two months. It took two months to update the bath and kitchen. This is my first home and rental. I reside on the first floor and have inherited one tenant. So I'...
Matt Wan
Getting a mortgage as a non-resident US citizen
I want to buy an investment property in the United States. I have a good credit score (791 based solely on credit cards) make almost $200,000 per year, and have very healthy investment and retirement accounts in Ameri...
Adam Sankowski
Any REI tax pro or genius recommendations for Boston Somerville
Hey, trying to get my head around the new REI tax laws and I've got a bunch of questions. I've looked into hiring a firm to help but they are thousands and thousands and I don't even know what I need until I get some...