My question uses details about real estate investment in Japan, but I am looking for general advice based on, hopefully consistent, basic principles of investing in real estate.

I have mortgages on three long term...

I love having lots of cash in a retirement account, safe from creditors and bankruptcy. But after learning about UBIT, i'm unsure what to do. Ideally at this time I'd like to flip. We're earning 200% annually cash ...

What are some ways to secure loans for multi unit apartments with no money down at all? I have a deal I would like to do an have a partner willing to pay up to ninety percent but I do not have the ten to complete t...

I have a few predictions about the economy, and am looking for the strategies of those who have a similar views. I'm not looking to discuss differing views, just if you agree with this view.First, I believe the econom...

So I bought a property using money from an old IRA. I didn't do the self directed since it was only $20K. The setup cost along with the yearly fee would be more than the 2k penalty for using the money. Here's my quest...

Hey everyone, my name is Ryan. I’m new to bigger pockets. I am highly highly intrigued on getting involved with bigger pockets and in the real estate community. I have been listening to the podcast and reading posts a...

( this is not a real situation, its just a question)If you cant afford your mortgage payments, Can you use a credit card to pay them? Then, you get a job and you pay off your credit card and continue to pay your mortg...

I'm a newbie just beginning to learn.  I've got about $350K to invest and live in the SF Bay Area.  I read the beginner's guide on this site and was wondering which "rules" help you the most (the 2% rule, 70% rule, et...

Hi!I am looking at real estate investing to reduce my tax liability and generate passive income.  I have a 401K plan which I have been maxing out annually. My company matches 4% of the first 6% contributed. I have use...

Hi folks,

I’m planning to buy a multi family in so cal and ran into an issue with my lender.

I make high 5s a year but am an independent contractor so I write off a lot of what I make to take best advantage of taxes...