Christian Requejo
Pros and Cons between HELOC and Bank Construction loan for New home construction
Hello everyone, I need advice in reference to using a HELCO or Bank Construction loan to build a new home. I have a lot and I want to build a new home on it as my primary residence. I currently own a home with a lot o...
Tina D.
Buying and holding at market value??
Hello everyone, I am new to Bigger Pockets and the real estate investment world. I have been reading, studying, creeping on the forums, listening to podcasts, etc. for months am finally feeling prepared and ready to s...
Neil Da Silva
Listing Agents getting in the way of GOOD DEALS!
Hey guys,I've been noticing that many listing agents are not doing their jobs and not representing their sellers appropriately. For example, I have a current deal where the listing agent is extremely difficult to get ...
Michael Lee Gundersen
Where should I save my money before I invest in a property?
Hi Fellow Members!This is my first post and my first month of being on BiggerPockets and I am so excited about all of the things I've learned from all of the podcasts, forum posts and blogs I've read so far. I am SOLD...
Meng Long
Should I use VA to house hack in San Diego?
Hello BP,I’ve been a long time reader but have been hesitant to post. I am in the navy and have recently moved to San Diego. After working with Navy federal credit union, I was able to get approved for ~600k(1-2 unit ...
Kevin Scott
[Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal
If anyone can help me out with this one I would appreciate it. This is a 99,000 duplex; 1 bed/ 1 bath upstairs and 1 bed/ 1 bath downstairs. There was water damage from a pipe burst and some of the drywall and floor...
Mina G.
Moving Kitchen from the rear to the front of the house worth it?
I currently have a rental that has the kitchen in the rear of the house (Check the current layout picture). The trend in new constructions and remodeled homes in the area is to have an open concept, kitchen in the fro...
Charles H.
Cash-flow expectation as interest rates increase
Hello BP,wanted to have your insight when you guys run your numbers and also how you adapt as interest rates are on the rise.I tend to follow @Brandon Turner numbers (100$/month/door & 12%CoC for apartments). And ...
Eric Medemar
MoneyMaking Negotiation Strategies
There is an old saying “You don’t make your money when you sell the home, you make your money when you buy”. From my experience that statement is about 50% true. Your ability to negotiate can end up playing a huge r...
Scott Luetgenau
Advice on Cash Out Refinance
Hello BG Community!I'm interested in a cash out mortgage refinance. Here's the current situation. We currently have a 15-year mortgage from Wells Fargo on this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom SFR in downtown Raleigh. We owe ...