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Troy Forney Conventional versus commercial
4 April 2018 | 9 replies

I just got the go ahead from the commercial dept. of a local bank on a cash out refi.  When I cash out refi'd number 3 both a mortgage broker and local bank told me my debt to income was too high.  I went to Lima One ...

Cameron Wright cash versus conventional offer
31 March 2018 | 3 replies

Hi all.
I have a house up for sale and have three offers on it right now. Good situation to be in but also tricky decision to me. I have a concurrent offer which is low on the list. My dilemma is between a cash offer ...

Dylan Patel Conventional Versus Portfolio Insights
25 April 2020 | 4 replies

Hi, I would like to use the delayed financing route for investing to speed up the BRRRR process. From my understanding, conventional mortgages that go through Fannie/Freddie utilizing delayed financing have specific t...

Jake Meir Commercial Versus Conventional Loans
30 December 2020 | 3 replies

Hello, This is my first post and have been reading a lot and appreciate everyone's advice. I own a duplex that is worth about $500k, and owe about $220k. It currently has a 3.25% 30 year fixed rate with about 23 years...

Michelle Chevalier Confused about conventional versus DSCR
9 June 2024 | 18 replies

I am trying to purchase a second SFH investment property. I have one SFH rental that I purchased in 2021 using FHA (it was my primary residence at the time). I am trying to get a conventional loan this time around for...

Steve Hiltabiddle Seller Financing versus Conventional Loan
28 January 2019 | 3 replies

Did some driving for dollars yesterday looking for run-down/abandoned properties. Found more ‘for rent’ signs and made some calls to get a sense of rent in the area. Connected with a 76 year old long-time landlord w...

Colby Zeller Sub-to versus Conventional Methods
5 July 2023 | 5 replies

Bp Community, I plan on buying my first property after I graduate school in Dec 2023. Recently Ive been debating the best way to fund my deal, and I've recently discovered a little method called sub-to. Its seller Fin...

Victor Nkhoma Owner financing for house hacking
3 June 2020 | 3 replies

Has anyone used owner financing on a house? I keep seeing owner financing options on house sales and wondering if that will work. What are the pros and cons you’ve faced?FYI - ultimately the goal is to house hack my f...

Jerry Padilla FHA versus Conventional For Owner Occupied.
15 January 2015 | 0 replies

FHA reduced their MIP (Mortgage Insurance Premium) to become more competitive in the market as Fannie Mae reduced their down payment to 3% for conventional mortgages. FHA requires 3.5% down payment. This is for case n...

Charles Han FHA Loan versus 5% Down Conventional Loan
11 February 2019 | 12 replies

Hello everyone,Fairly new member (and overall investor) here looking for help. Thank you beforehand for any advice!I have the opportunity to get into a duplex with either an FHA loan at 3.5% down or with a conventiona...