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Stephen Solano Prospective Tenants only have student loans on their credit report
22 May 2025 | 4 replies
In my opinion, this is a very weak history of their ability to repay debt even though their actual scores do meet my minimum requirement of 650.
Latron D Jolly New Rookie investor
4 June 2025 | 3 replies
([bankrate.com][2])Key Considerations:Equity Requirements: Lenders typically require you to retain at least 20% equity in the property after borrowing.Credit Score: A higher credit score can improve your chances of approval and secure better interest rates.Debt-to-Income Ratio: Lenders assess your ability to repay by evaluating your income relative to existing debts.Loan Purpose: Clearly define how you intend to use the funds, as some lenders may have restrictions.Next Steps:1.
Jacky Johnson Does this sound fishy?
3 June 2025 | 5 replies
Like ability to close?
Michael Genari How to Combine Apartments in NYC—Without Needing a New Certificate of Occupancy
28 May 2025 | 0 replies
., wet bar, washer/dryer, bathroom).For Condos: A new tentative tax lot number must be obtained from the NYC Department of Finance before filing.Why a Knowledgeable Expediter Makes All the DifferenceEven with well-prepared drawings, the success of your filing often depends on your ability to work the system—accurately and efficiently.
Desiree Rejeili Real Estate Is Voted the Best Long-Term Investment 12 Years in a Row
27 May 2025 | 4 replies
There’s a stronger sense of control and liquidity, which is likely why more financially engaged communities might expect it to rank higher in perceived value.Real estate has huge potential—but you're right, the value is only as powerful as the owner's awareness and ability to leverage it.
David Goldberg How can I remain ethical while just starting out?
10 June 2025 | 10 replies
Now, if you know in advance that you have no intention or ability to buy the property, that is probably illegal.
Calvin Thomas Issues with Rene @ Biggerpockets
13 June 2025 | 15 replies
@Wayne Kerr @Calvin ThomasI need to address some concerning elements in this thread.
Account Closed Rise48 Preferred Equity Fund / Capital Call?
27 May 2025 | 15 replies
I won't claim to know if that is legal or not but if there are any attorneys on the bigger pockets platform, I would be very curious to hear their opinion on whether a sponsor has the ability to unilaterally erase an investors capital.
Max Pfeifer Loans and llc
3 June 2025 | 6 replies
I am generally in favor of purchaseing investment real estate in an LLC but one of the exceptions is the ability to acquire a property using FHA financing.
Christopher Smith UPREIT any personal experience?
24 May 2025 | 14 replies
@Christopher Smith there are many...but in my opinion really only three companies out there that offer the ability to 721 into a large and diversified REIT that i'd feel comfortable with.