Has anyone used Smartmove tenant screening?  If so what do you think?  Anyone use other methods?  I need to improve my selection process and need some advice/info.

**This is the intro to a possible multiyear diary. Sorry for the long first post, I wanted to give context. My goal is to update this every month when I update my personal balance sheet**So today is my 38th birthday. ...

Looking to purchase our first home... have been recommended to waive inspections if we're serious in having an offer accepted (finally)My question: Would it make sense to waive inspection in this situation and have an...

I read an older discussion on the website Hubzu and having recently been involved in a sale with them, I felt an update was needed. Hubzu is an auction website for bank foreclosed properties. During the transaction I ...

Hi all,
Long term BP member but infrequent poster. I currently rent in SF (SoMa) but starting to consider a MF purchase in Q1 using a FHA loan. The idea would be to move into one unit while renting the other(s). I do...

It has been cold here in Michigan, but I have had an unusually small amount of inquires on this house.  Are any of you having better luck? Here is my ad:   http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_rent/Burton-MI/house,condo,ap...

So I'm currently in the process of searching for a real estate agent in the Vegas area and would like some advice on how to vet an investor friendly agent. I'm having trouble seeing the incentive for agents wanting to...

well I’ve been watching and learning a lot books and bigger pockets webinars and articles.  In one webinar Brandon says that it’s not the price it sells for it’s the price that works for you. He also says get a good r...

Hi everyone,
I’m a new real estate investor, and over the past 8 months, I’ve immersed myself in learning about CRE. I’m reaching out to you, the seasoned investors, for guidance as I work toward making my first acqu...

Hi yall, real estate newbie here. For the past 6 weeks, I've been making offers for properties on the MLS at asking price or above. A lot of the times, seller's agent doesn't even respond, and if they do they let me k...