Hey guys,I just came across this forum on BP.  Let's get it going Pittsburgh" style.Thanks, 

I am looking for my first out of state investment property. Currently I have two properties in CA. I am looking for some advise on rental market in Kansas City vs Cleveland or Dayton, OH. Kansas City property tax are ...

How is the current real estate market in Philadelphia? Are home prices trending up or down, and is it a good time to buy or invest? Also, how competitive is the market for first-time homebuyers and investors right now...

I'm looking at properties in Chicago and these rules of thumb are basically impossible.  I've been listening to the podcasts and reading about the deals, and the numbers are always for these cheap areas, whereas I'm l...

I thought I'd share my approach and strategy to buying foreclosures that has served me pretty well.Foreclosures – Assessing ValueWhen you buy a foreclosure, not only are you assuming liens on the property, but you’re ...

what is the realistic cap rate that i can expect to get in Indianapolis? What are some B-C+ rental areas in that market?

Wondered if fellow Indy investors had any insights into the Woodruff Place neighborhood/area.  I have been driving the area and although it has some "rough parts" just west of Keystone some of the homes are really spe...

Calling all Houston Area Real Estate Investors! My wife and I have some big goals this year and we'd like to get into Buy & Hold Rentals in the Houston area! I think this is going to be a great year to get into th...

Location: NW Indiana, greater Chicago area.
Asking price: 60k
Offer price: 55k
Loan amount: $41250 (25% down, 5.25 interest)
Expenses: $750 annual property tax, $900 annual insurance, 8% vacancy, 13% capex/repairs...

With the expansion of transit lines in the Los Angeles area moving at a historic rate and the rise of property cost (rent and own) in many areas, I see a lot of action in formerly less desirable neighborhoods. What ar...