My wife and I are seriously considering jumping into real estate, thus being on this website. I've started reading a bit and we're hoping to purchase a multifamily unit here in Chicago as a "house hack." One concern I...

My name is Sander Swenson, I am largely new when it comes to investing in real estate, but my father has been a property manager in the Bay Area since I can remember. I've been around Real Estate my entire life becaus...

Hi All,

I'm a newbie to this site (just found it last night) as well as a
newbie/wannabe RE Investor. What a great site! Thanks to all you experienced investors willing to take the time and share your hard earned kno...

Hello BP! Today my offer was accepted for a quad. It’s my first REI deal! All units are tenant occupied and the rents cover my estimated mortgage and maintenance fees and that‘s with me living there rent free! I’m sup...

Hey all I have a question,I am fairly new to the landlord process but I have a few properties. and I started noticing I might need help with some of the repairs. I had a family member who was in a bad situation who of...

Pit bulls EVERYWHERE!

I just started advertising my home and overall feel like I've had a good response, but it seems like 75% of the people calling/emailing want to bring there Pit bull in.

I love dogs, but what ...

Hi Everyone, Trying to figure out the best way to go about getting my first rental property. Ideally was thinking a duplex, triplex, or quadplex to get started and use an FHA loan but I also have a private lender that...

I'm working numbers for some out-state buy-and-holds.  As usual, I'm underwhelmed by the numbers, especially in the Midwest and the South.  Man, those are some low rents, even in good areas for good houses.I'd like to...

Hello,
I Just wanted to give everyone a quick update on the RAD Diversified scandal that is currently unfolding. As of April 1, 2024, RAD Diversified (a REIT), has officially put a freeze on withdrawing any and all ...

I've been licensed for about a year now and had been working under a broker for about 8 months.I just did my 5th yellow letter campaign in my area and an agent received one and they called and complained to their area...