Tom Cotter
5.375% Interest for Conventional loan on Investment Property??
Hello All,I'm in the process in buying a second home for the purpose of renting out. I plan on going with a conventional loan at 20% down, the loan officer I'm working with has me pre-qualified and has the interest ra...
Yinan Q.
Live Diary of a Rental - How I Find, Buy, Fix, and Get It Rented
1.0 IntroductionI really enjoy reading other investors' diaries of their stories. I always learn a thing or two from what they did right and what they did wrong. It is also what led to my first diary on BP - I want to...
James H.
Hard Money Details
I have found a HML that will lend up to 70% ARV at 12 percent. The closing costs are 3000 (which includes one point at closing) and there are 2 points due at payoff. Draws for rehab require inspection at a cost of 125...
Grace Wang
To Sell or Not To Sell
I am a newbie to this forum and eager to learn real estate investment. I am wondering if any experienced investors can share your input about our case.
We bought a split level single house in Vienna, VA at $439K seve...
Alex Hoang
How did you pay for your first few investment properties?
I've been reading for a while and am fascinated at how some people have the cash on hand to buy:-Properties out right with cash-Multiple properties with 20% down paymentYes I understand there's many ways to finance bu...
Dennis Soto
Should I continue holding an appreciated property?
I am an amateur when it comes to real estate investing. However, in 2012 I made a homerun deal that if managed properly it can get me to my new realized dream of becoming an actual investor. Here's the deal:I bought a...
AJ Satcher
Getting Prepped for BRRRR!!
Hi all! I bought my first owner occupied property in April to get a feel of home ownership. Now, I think its time to step it up a notch. We have saved a good chunk of dollars since buying our first home and for our ne...
Scott Robinson
Can 1 owner force the other to sell?
I am working with an owner who wants to sell the house she and her deceased husband owned in Texas. Problem is her husband had 3 kids before they got married and they aren't letting her sell. There is an existing no...
Vee Vu
How soon can I refinance?
Hi everyone. I'm planning to buy rental properties in Baltimore, MD and nearby areas. And I really concern about the refinancing, because my capital is limited. I have a few questions:1) How soon can I refinance after...
Kim Frantum
Bidding on tax auction property
I’m thinking about bidding on a property at a state tax auction. It’s a solid investment, Northern Michigan cottage with lake frontage. It will be a great STR for all four seasons or a quick flip depending on how high...