Hi All - My first BP post.I will be closing on my first properties in Illinois in February 2016.  There is one vacant unit that can be rented immediately.  Can I start advertising now, or do I need to wait until I clo...

I'm a bit lost on how I should go about inspecting a property before I purchase it. How do I know if it's a good purchase without seeing any big things I might need to replace when I purchase?

Any good books ...

I am new to the forum, but found many helpful insights by reading your postings. I am looking to buy a property in the specific area in Phoenix (investment for first 5 years and primary residence after). Not many good...

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I was turned down by three bigger credit unions in my area when I tried to get a HELOC. I finally got a approved by a neighbor credit union recently, and I ended up getting the lowest interest rate; so it turn...

I have been flipping properties for 2-3 years and have done a fair amount of deals. All profitable I have 7 houses for sale right now and having some trouble selling them with this market slowdownMeanwhile, I have bee...

Generally speaking, what is a "distressed" house? Whenever I hear this term I think of something that sells for around $30k and needs about as much in repairs (if not more) just to be rent ready.

What major r...