So I have my first rental in sight, I called lenders and both said since it’s a full investment property I have to put down 25%. I was just wondering do I have to put 25% down or can I put down 20%. Putting down 20% w...

Hello Smart BP Folks -I am reading one of my favorite economist bloggers - Bll McBride at Calculated Risk - and I see an interesting article about rents and renters. I'm curious to see if anyone has some input on thes...

New Jersey is the number one state for people leaving right now , which is might make a great market pending on the supply and demands chain... But what do you investor think about this ?

Hello BP community,  
I’m helping orchestrate converting my parents rental property into a duplex and would like some insight since this is the first time attempting this. 
Background: The house is in a smaller town...

I’m trying to obtain my second rental investment and I’ve come to the realization that saving up the 20% everytime, is just not realistic for the goals I have in mind. My biggest goal and aspiration is to successfully...

Hey BP members, we are going to start up our REIA again, and need some tips and ideas on how to get this thing off the ground.  We have had a few meetings last year, but it fizzled out quickly due to lack of attendanc...

Hi,I am new to the city and have a keen interest in real estate investing. I have been driving around the neighborhoods in the city trying to get a feel for what each of them have to offer in terms of vibe, potential ...

Hey guys, just trying to get started with real estate investing and wondering what your thoughts are on using credit cards for financing some of my seed capital costs for real estate investing? Good or bad idea, and w...

Hi all! My question is related to choosing a target market. The market I live in is quite high, although in very high demand and growing rapidly. I have been seeking to identify a market with lower rates outside of my...

Was curious about the conditions of the wholesale real estate market in the New Orleans metropolitan area. I read a bunch of blogs on here from 3 years ago and the consensus was that the market was flooded with to man...