Hi, everyone! We own two fully paid properties in San Francisco. We are considering selling one of them to pay for a new primary home in Southern California. Is it possible for us to keep all properties...
I just came across 2 homes that caught my fancy. I plan to get an FHA loan soon coz houses are selling fast in our area. I’ve heard about down payment programs and would love to know how to qualify. ...
I was surprised to learn that there are 40 to 50 year mortgages being offered by some lenders. I thought a 30 year term was the longest one you could get. What’s the criteria for this and is it even w...
I worked out of the country from 2013 to 2017 then came back home to California and started working in construction from April 2018 to 2022. Last May, I went back to my old career and I have only a few ...
We are scheduled to close on a new build this month with an FHA loan. The problem is, a collection in our account that has been settled and closed is not appearing on our credit report. Will this affect...
I am looking to get pre approved in Cali or Florida. I am in the market for a single family home with a budget of $350k to $500k and have enough for a 20% down payment. It will be my first home and I in...
I am selling my home in Cali and carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are required for the sale. Are the plug in detectors approved or do I need to buy the fixed ones? I have a few offers on the table an...
In the process of looking for a lender and would love to hear suggestions. Do I pick a bank, broker, private lender or credit union? We are looking at a $500,000 home and I have $100k saved up for down ...
I am now beginning the process of buying a home. I am leaning towards a USDA since they offer no down payment. I don’t have good credit and I have a few late payments 4 with capital one in 2020 and on...
A few years ago I purchased a home with owner financing in Florida. Now that my home is almost paid off I want to get some cash from it to do some much needed renovations. Do I refinance or choose a cre...
I am a veteran planning to apply for a VA loan. I have a middle score of 560 and I plan to buy a home in Wisconsin. Are there lenders who would work with me even with low credit scores? I am willing to ...
There’s a duplex I want to purchase and turn into a rental property. There is a great demand for rentals in our neighborhood and I want to get into the game. Who has better rates and fees for investme...
I’m new to real estate investing and I'm eyeing a property in Tampa. The seller wants cash only which I can’t afford right now. Is hard money lending an option? What do I watch out for to protect my...
What documents should I prepare when applying for a conventional loan for a single family rental compared to a multi unit investment property of 5 units or more? Do lenders ask the same data for both?
Hi, I’ve been working part time since 2018 and I’m graduating this fall of 2022. I have a full time job waiting but I’m thinking about enrolling for a masters degree. Will I be able to qualify for...
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