At least once a week, I got a message on here from an investor looking to buy a condo or townhome to use as a short term rental for AirBnb in the Phoenix Metro Area or Flagstaff.Having discussed the pros and cons with...

This question has been asked so many times that I have decided to write up a crash course in analyzing financial statements. You don't need to be a financial wiz to invest in real estate, but you really need to under...

I had a recent experience with Alpha Property Management LLC, owned by Justin Banks. Justin Banks was previously working for Evernest Property Management, a company known for its unprofessionalism and lack of integrit...

Hello everyone,
First I must thank J Scott for the business plan template that he's made available through his website. I spent about 8 hours yesterday on it, but thank God I finally have a great business plan and the...

Im trying to buy a house with my boyfriend, I have a job and will qualify for the loan but i do not have enough downpayment. He will provide the rest of the down payment. We are doing it as a 50/50 deal.

1. I am get...

I have had numerous people around me interested in investing, but do not want to do it alone (no experience). While I am no guru by any means, I know a lot more than the average person. I am seeing potential opportuni...

Hey guys, I want to share an interesting story with you, so newbies like myself remember to take extra care when selecting a contractor or anyone, really, for your team. My husband met this local contractor (let's cal...

My numbers showed a conservative ARV of 3/1 rancher in Richmond, VA at $135,000.  All-in costs including repairs, title, legal, lender fees, etc. was $108,000.  I developed a relationship with a new bank with great po...

Hey Bigger Pockets! Once again, I have not posted for some time and I felt that this property we just sold would be a great example of how systems can make your business run smoother as a real estate investor.  Whethe...

For my first investment out of state...Originally I wanted to finance multiple homes but I feel I can get a better deal by offering an all cash offer. I can always refi up to 75% after I get the home and reuse the 75%...