All Forum Posts by: Natanya Vidales

Hello fellow bigger pockets members, 

I am currently in escrow and just completed the home inspection last week. Move in date is coming up June and I would like to add square footage to the basement and also add a bathroom and kitchenette in the basement. Does anyone have any contacts for a contractor in the area. 

Okay thank you. 

I have a home and pest inspection scheduled next week and it was brought to my attention that in addition to the home inspector I should hire a plumber to check the lines and a structural engineer to check the structure of the home. I do plan on adding square footage to the basement area as it has been converted to a room but I would like it to be a larger room. Would it be wise to hire a structural engineer and a plumber in addition to the inspector? Any thoughts. The home was built in 1981. Its wood frame, roof is shake/shingle and its public sewer and water. Two stories build on an up slope from the street. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Thank you @Marshall Leipprandt

I actually was able to come across an off market property via word of mouth and I am in the process getting documents completed. You are right it was all a matter of asking, networking, and seeking non stop. Thanks for your support :) 

Hello everyone, greetings so I am a single mom and just got a pre approval for a USDA direct loan for the amount of 285K. I have been trying for 5 years to get a pre approval for a home. It is just me, no co signer, no family, completely on my own. So five years later I am finally pre approved and the problem is there are no homes for sale in or even near the areas that qualify for USDA. I do see some homes for sale above my loan amount of 285K. I see some homes for sale in the 315k range and 319K range however this is far below my loan amount. I work in Rialto, CA so I was looking to buy in Lake Arrowhead, Crestline, Lake Gregory, Twin Peaks, as these areas are rural but still within driving distance to my current job. I am beginning to feel hopeless. Any suggestions on finding properties in these areas. The USDA only allows 60 days to find a property then I will be ineligible once again. Again the property has to be rural and within the loan amount of 285 K. Any advice is much appreciated.

Hello everyone, greetings so I am a single mom and just got a pre approval for a USDA direct loan for the amount of 285K. I have been trying for 5 years to get a pre approval for a home. It is just me, no co signer, no family, completely on my own. So five years later I am finally pre approved and the problem is there are no homes for sale in or even near the areas that qualify for USDA. I do see some homes for sale above my loan amount of 285K. I see some homes for sale in the 315k range and 319K range however this is far below my loan amount. I work in Rialto, CA so I was looking to buy in Lake Arrowhead, Crestline, Lake Gregory, Twin Peaks, as these areas are rural but still within driving distance to my current job. I am beginning to feel hopeless. Any suggestions on finding properties in these areas. The USDA only allows 60 days to find a property then I will be ineligible once again. Again the property has to be rural and within the loan amount of 285 K. Any advice is much appreciated. 

Listsource is great for generating a direct mail campaign. I have used listsource previously. Is this your first round of letter? 

Hi Everyone!

I'm a new investor looking to place roots down in the San Bernardino county area. My goal is to get my first property by 4- 6 months from now. I'm a little shy, but I want to get to know people who are in this market as well. I'm working on building my main team ( Property manager, and Contractor), so I am always happy to listen to recommendations

Kind Regards, 

Nate Vidales

I am open to it this is my first time purchasing a home so I am not sure how that works with pre approvals. I am getting pre approval for a USDA loan @Bruce Woodruff

Yes in Southern California. Due to my income the preapproval is probably going to be around 265K. So all I could find rural area was 29 Palms and Yucca Valley.  @Bruce Woodruff