Wendell De Guzman
Why Rent to Own Makes Sense For Newbie Investors
Rent to Own is great for newbie investors. Here are the reasons why:1. With rent to own, you can buy a property at closer to market value and still make money. The problem in a hot market is that getting good deals is...
Chris Meunier
To sell or not sell rental property in SF Bay Area
Hi BP! My wife and I are looking for some advice from the real estate community! My apologies if this is not the right place to ask (this is my first post). I'll start with our goal, which is to free up or access abou...
Erol Dolen
Local lender and realtor recommendations please
Hello all, I am looking for recommendations for local lenders and realtors who work with have experience working with investors. This will be my first home purchase. I'm thinking of going the owner occupied multi fami...
Ken Badziak
BRR2OR?
Rather than simply finding a renter, what about offering your listings as a "Rent 2 Own" type deal?
Tenants take on a different mentality than just pure renters; they'll take care of your property better.
If they ba...
Natalie Williams
Suggestions for online real estate courses in New Jersey
Hi everyone, my name is Natalie. I'm new to BP & very interested in becoming a real estate agent as a way to find investment deals for my husband & I as well as better educate myself. We are just getting start...
Chase Banta
Looking for $4M+ I/O Refinance Loan in CA: Where to Start?
Disclaimer: I have a smart partner with bandwidth problems. I am the dumb partner with bandwidth, so I am out asking novice questions.We purchased a 36 unit property in northern California using a combination of a $4M...
Spenser Murphy
Government programs for first Multifamily purchase?
Obviously, for first home buyers you can go FHA or use other programs. Going FHA to purchase a duplex and living in it isn't an option for me. I need approximately 35k to get my first property. I want to make this hap...
Lorraine Hadden
First Time Homebuyer (FHA) vs. Conventional Purchase Option
If you had good credit (670-730 range), you have 20% to make a down payment, and sufficient income to qualify for the home you want to purchase - Would you choose the FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER or CONVENTIONAL purchase opt...
Darren M.
Best way to utilize my 401k for owner occupied multi
Hello ALL!I am in Ohio and looking to buy a 75-100k owner occupied multi family home. I have around 14k saved up for a down payment but i'm trying to avoid the loan insurance by getting 20% down. I have two 401k accou...
Alexis Johnson
SoCal House Hack Idea’s with little saved
I am about to finish my internship as a clinical scientist and hopefully pass the ASCP board exam ! I have a little of money left in my bank account and I want to house hack but I am not sure if 15k will get me anywhe...