I'm really trying to get the ball rolling on REI. I recently found an agent (thanks to BP & she's awesome)  and asked where I should go to get pre-approved. She in turn referred me to a Wells Fargo lender. My ques...

First of all I want to say hi to everybody since I just discovered this forum and website. Tons of useful guides and I haven't had a chance yet to explore it completely (I will soon tho).I have a 250-300K to invest an...

Hi Everyone,I have been browsing Bigger Pockets for some time now and I would like to think the opportunity on a deal I secured is due to the great group of people here helping each other out with great advice.  With ...

... non owner occupied house ? I keep reading American investors of how they got rental investment for very little down payment , can we do that in Canada ? I asked two banks and both said 20 percent is a must

The first step of any real estate deal is securing financing. Any grand real estate plans you have are based on your available capital. It will directly impact the market you choose, the purchase price, repair budget ...

Hey everyone,My upstairs tenant had some leak issues from the attic this past week due to a leaky AC unit. The leak was just resolved, but as a result there are 2 big holes in the ceiling (about 1’x2’). The HVAC guy r...

I have $150K in cash. I want to build a portfolio of rentals (target 10), one every 6 months or so, and I am brand new. What is the best way to use that $150K? My credit score is 800, I currently rent, no other real e...

So I think I have some of the process down but feel lost still. It might be because I feel it should be more complicated than it is.

Get lead then work with the owner of the house. Get all the necessary paper work t...

Source - http://themortgagereports.com/21442/low-down-payme..."Housing starts have been fueled by rising rents, cheap mortgage rates, and an abundance of low- and no-downpayment mortgages.The 80/10/10 piggyback loan h...

I would love your input on creative financing options!First the facts:Borrowers / Buyers:Buyer 1: 740+ credit score, Stable long term employment, $75k income per year, foreclosure in 2009 (7 year mark is January 2016)...