Is there any advantage to going directly to listing agent (i.e. not using a buyer's agent) on a short sale that's listed on MLS, if the agent is a transaction broker? I was thinking it might be possible to get the age...

I have a free and clear homestead property. I can do a cash out refinance on the homestead to purchase 3 rental properties.  Or should do separate mortgages for each property? I know the interest on the mtg for the ho...

I would love to hear some thoughts on if investors are still buying and actively putting properties on the market, or waiting until all of this blows over.  I've had several active buyers wanting to wait for various r...

Question: Has anyone been able to take advantage of the Federal Solar Tax Credit for investment flip properties?The most commonly implemented solar tax credit (Section 25D) for residential, primary residence, is simpl...

I am in the process of purchasing in an expensive market and am experimenting with 2 or 3 cash flowing strategies to take advantage of a really good appreciating market. I plan on purchasing a SFH 4 bed 3 bath home an...

Hello BP. 
I have 3 duplexes and a paid off sfh. I cash flow $2800/mo and live in a side of one of the duplexes for free. 
Recently I was contacted about a non-recourse loan. I have mortgages on the duplexes and the...

I've just joined this community and from the Metro-Detroit area.  I should also mention that I am a realtor and have access to my local MLS; a significant advantage since I have immediate access to the sales data.  Se...

Hi All!
Looking for help to purchase two (2)-unit multi family properties in Chicago. We would like to purchase both of them as a package under the same loan and not do two separate transactions. What are a few creat...

Hello, BP! I'm Adam Sechrist, from York, PA. I currently manage the business end of a growing chiropractic office, but I previously worked in commercial lending as an underwriter and real estate portfolio manager (whi...

Do you think there's a good time to invest in real estate for a fix and flip? For instance, is November a better time to buy properties to set up for spring or summer? Or do you think timing doesn't make a big differe...