I stumbled across this post on Dave Ramsey's website today:

http://www.daveramsey.com/blog/why-family-and-real-estate-dont-mix

Overall I think he's got some good points. I've closed a couple of deals with family in ...

Hi all I am looking at different options regarding financing my first deal. I fully understand how an amortization schedule looks for a conventional loan but how about for a private loan? Is it a lump sum set percenta...

Hello Everyone, I need some help in analyzing a current Rental Property Deal and wondering what you would do with this sort of deal.  It's a triplex with built in tenants that want to stay.  It needs updating, but rep...

Just sold a parcel we owned- raw land. Made a 20k profit. Can you do a 1031 exchange on this or does it have to be a house?  I feel like I should know this but I don't. Thanks!

We have a 16-unit multi-family in Central Connecticut under contract for just north of $500K and would like recommendations for obtaining a commercial mortgage. Should we shop the loan ourselves to portfolio lenders, ...

I have seen several great reviews on BP of Rent to Retirement.  I am looking to see if anyone could give me a review on their Build to Rent program in Florida.  I am a busy professional looking to build my rental port...

Hi folks,
Like so many members and lurkers, I stumbled upon BP while surfing for info on real estate investing and what an amazing information resource it is!!

My goal is to derive sufficient income from doing real e...

I’m having trouble being competitive with other real estate investors who have all cash. I’m trying to look more competitive so my offers will be excepted. Has anyone ever written a deal that says that they will pay t...

Quick question, lately I've been trying to put offers in on props that are on the MLS and the agent that I've been working with keeps insisting that I need earnest money and proof of funds. So I told him just to c...

I'm about to start my first Direct Mailing Campaign. I wanted to reach out to a few of you and see what content you have used, in your letters, in the past that has been the most successful - when reaching out homeown...