Mark W Carpenter
DO YOU HAVE TO START small?
Hello, all I would love to get some input maybe some book suggestions or just some more experienced advice.... I am a acquisitions manager for a wholesaler here in Oklahoma I have yet to buy any SFH and I am wanting...
Dave Mosher
Pay cash and refi later? Or 20% down?
First SFR deal is getting closer and closer, I have it narrowed down to 2 and now I am contemplating how I am paying for it. The plan is BRRRR. I have 2 options:1. Go for a 20% down conventional mortgage. Rehab ren...
Ailen Li
Newbie in Boston Looking for Advice on GCs
Hi everyone! I am very excited to be a part of this community! I've taken some big leaps of faith because of Bigger Pockets (and Rich Dad Poor Dad) over the last few months and couldn't be happier. I listen to BP podc...
Sulaiman Shah
Where should I send the mail?
Hi I found a couple of distressed properties in my area with notices on them. I checked the county assessor information for the properties and the owners are living at a different address. Should I send the mail to pr...
Brandon S.
Memphis Invest; Turn-Key Rentals
This is an open letter about my experience with Memphis Invest. I scoured the web for an in-depth review of Memphis Invest, or any other Turn-Key Rental company, but was never satisfied with the responses. It seems th...
Marco Padilla
Purchase for a newbie.
I am in the process of purchasing an REO property but have now had the closing date moved twice by the bank because of problems with the title. The title company says they cannot insure it due to the bank foreclosi...
Bryan Wilson
First purchase of a rental property. What would you do?
In the spring of 2018 I have the opportunity to purchase a townhome valued at $110k for $79k. The owner is a friend of the family and just doesn't want it anymore and doesn't care to make a profit. they are very well...
Dwain R.
30 year Financing and other Questions
I have become a regular listener to bigger pockets and I’m a new real estate investor. I closed on my first deal in September (Quadplex and a House) and am under contract now for an 8 unit apartment complex.
It see...
Lane Kawaoka
Changes in the way FICO changes your Credit Score?
1) Previously 50% utilization on each credit card (not aggregate of all cards) is now 30% to have an impact on score2) They now look at "payment acceleration" meaning paying the minimums every month is looked down upo...
Matt Anderson
Considering HELOC or Home Equity Loan at High %LTV
Hey BP, I recently started a discussion called "Looking for feedback on my next move", and have since been giving more thought to obtaining a HELOC or Home Equity Loan as my "no or low money strategy".Here is the scen...