I just terminated a contract with Fannie Mae because I couldn't get the listing agent to de-winterize the property for inspection. There was also a number of paperwork snafus on the part of this agent and she was a...

I feel like I'm hearing a lot of people say stuff like "don't worry about buying when rates are high because when they drop you can always refi to a lower rate".  However, historically, rates aren't high.  I don't th...

I'm looking at at fixer upper tri plex near a college in my hometown.   I'm looking for advice on how to determine what rental income would be for college students.  Is it best to charge per student, or per unit?  And...

Finding Deals in a Hot Market – Chicago & Surrounding Are you getting frustrated finding great deals? The key is, knowing what is happening in TODAY’S marketplace. It’s amazing what has happened in the Chicago m...

Hi,I just joined and looking to get started in real estate.  Specifically, I'm looking to learn more about building a portfolio with buy and holds as well as wholesaling.  Looking forward to meeting some people here. ...

Hi,My name is Tony and I am from the Chicago suburbs.  I am just getting started in real estate, don't own anything as of yet.  My wife and I have been reading a lot of books in addition to BP for the last couple mont...

Hello all,As stated in my title, I'm recently retired from the US Army and looking to start a new career as a real estate investor. I have a day job (I'm a government contractor) but I currently work from home and ess...

We all know that many want to buy off market deals.. and some of the more aggressive folks have started to chase down public records then in combination or without direct mail they will start telemarketing for off mar...

Good Morning All!Just poured myself a coffee and ready to lose my BP post virginity.  Please be gentle.  I am a new member and live in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.  I work full time, but am very interested in taking my ...

We purchased a duplex recently that has a small mobile home on the back of the lot with water, gas, electric hook up.  We originally planned to tear it down and get rid of it, but are debating. Home needs painted but ...