One of my best friends and I are actively looking for a 4-plex to purchase as our first deal together.

Very specific situation I've got here that I haven't been able to find good information online that fits this unique criteria.I have a friend that has a property that they own free and clear of mortgage, yet they are paying a HELOC of approx. $300 a month for.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Your just buying it from a friendly party (the EAT).It all completes when you sell your old property and buy the new property (or take the membership interest in the EAT which qualifies and avoids a double real estate closing). 

Hola friends,Hypothetical: I buy a house in Syracuse for cash and then need to finance the flip.  

I was referred to this site by a local investor and friend of mine, and the value of what this site has available to us is truly incredible.  

You may need to interview several before you find the right fit and make sure you have at 3 on your team.Read below here are the questions, I hope they help:Investor Friendly Real Estate Agent Questions:How long have you been working with real estate investors?

I would suggest interviewing any lender with the following questions to see if they are friendly to investors: When do you start using rental income to help me qualify?

Just wondering if any one has had experienced before :I just a notice from city of oakland, RAP stating that my ex-tenant filed a petition for reduce of services, for a broken and damaged fence, hole under the kitchen sink and window handlebar broken.

@Minh NguyenOn Day 5, did you have any large men approach the tenant's relatives, neighbors, and friends and ask them courteously if they could talk to the tenant about the advisability of moving out quickly?