So we’re about to buy our first home. It’s a 4-plex in downtown LA. One of the tenants in the house has not been paying rent for several months, and owes $14.000 in rent. The person has not been evicted because of the...

Hi BiggerPockets family, so I am elated and frustrated at the same time. I finally found a two family home in Fairfield Connecticut, after a year long search. I am clear to close at the attorneys office on Wednesday, ...

What is your definition of a "REAL ESTATE INVESTOR"? I'd like to see how youBP members define yourselves. Who do you think you are? It may sound profound or egotistical it will make a differnce in your outlook as to w...

Hello!I am looking to place our first offer shortly on a small single family property <$100,000 in value. My insurance broker mentioned it might be worth getting an umbrella policy of $1MM, which was $307/yr. Is th...

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A buddy of mine with little income has inherited $2 million.
what would be some good moves in terms of investing it all in real estate?

Do you think it would be a good idea or even possible use the money as a ...

As an investor, is it a "must have" to have a business name?

I am doing a 1031 exchange (nearly simultaneous, closings 2 days apart). I have a mortgage on the relinquished property but also borrowed some funds against my personal HELOC for improvements, etc. Can I show paying o...

probably a silly question but I haven't really shopped for them. I'm assuming the post office but I know the private post offices and grocery stores sell them too. I guess I'm wondering if they'll tack on extra charge...

I pay my fiances mortgage. Its not in my name or anything.  When she decided it was right to live together, i took over mortgage payments and she just still pays the utilities. The payment is auto-debited out each mon...

Does anyone have experience in buying severely delinquent NPLs? What are some of the pitfalls? For example:Borrower has not paid since 1995. 10-year statue does not start until maturity (2017). Appears no contact has ...