Cheryl C.
Predictions on the next RE "Cycle"?
Having been around since the very early 80's, I've seen a few real estate cycles. I'll freely admit that I did not foresee the extent of the recent collapse. I saw a decline/correction coming, beginning in 2003 - wh...
Mitch Freed
M&T Bank
I've got an interesting short sale going with M&T Bank. I'm wondering if anybody has had any experience with them?
The loan was a construction loan and the amt is 460K. The borrower hasnt made a payment since M...
Danny N.
I Know Leverage Is Great, But Are Paid Off Rentals Bad?
Obviously borrowing money increases you % returns cash on cash, but I have a couple rentals that are completely paid off and reading the forum is making me feel like I'm doing it wrong and should be refinancing and BR...
Bob S.
Turnkey investing thoughts?
Do we have any turnkey investors here? What's your experience like? Would you do it again? Do you recommend turnkey investing? I am trying to find out more information on this. I already have a couple single family h...
Gabriel Welch
First home purchaser
Hi! So I just got approved for a loan and I start my new job in a couple of days! I am looking to get out of renting but my new job may or may not move me after I finish training in a couple of months.I want to acquir...
Geoff Antone
Mindset of Buying Rentals instead of Flips
Hello everybody, Originally this year I had my mindset on flipping houses in Dallas / Fort Worth. Now I'm rethinking my strategy and thinking I should instead buy properties, fixup and then rent them out.I'm thinking ...
Justin Dyer
Converting Current Home as First Rental
Current home is a TH in Chantilly, valued at just over 500K, owe 350k. I have a VA loan on it now, which I am constantly checking Bankrate for a good rate for conventional non-VA, non-FHA loan. Rentometer is showing t...
Nic DeAngelo
Getting Creative With FHA Loans
I have a great SFR deal lined up that would be perfect and generate some good cash flow down the road.
That said, I need the minimal down payment offered through an FHA loan to make this work and some of the FHA qua...
Cami Gerbmak
Is this a sound rental investment with 35% required down?
Hi all,
I sure would appreciate any advice and insight concerning my situation. I'm new to the world of real estate investment and learning as much as I can before I purchase. I currently live in Phoenix Arizona and ...
Ying Jia
Need advices on my second rental investment
Hi, it is my first time to post question on BP and I am a investment newbie as well. I got my first investment in PA last year, B&C zone with positive cash flow. Now I am looking forward to expand my portfolio. Th...