As the topic states, sometimes when I speak with individuals new to real estate they will often site Trulia and or zillow to pull comps.

Thats not for a general estimate mind you, but for actual comps for the subject...

2 properties for sale in the same neighborhood. 1 is 45,000 the other is 49,000. Tax assessment of both is 10,000 lower that the asking price. The offer made is: He, (the owner) will sell both for &5,000  cash and...

I am considering using a Reverse Mortgage with the house I am in or selling it and using a Reverse Mortgage tobuy my next house.  I need more information and a better understanding of Reverse Mortgages in order to mak...

Hi All,So I have been around BP for a year now soaking up all I can. I am 56 I finally lost my IT job of 19 years so I really want to try and get started with this RE gig. I have about $200K in my 401K that I need som...

Hi BP crew,
I am closing on my first investment duplex in Rochester, NY at the beginning of October (super exciting!) and want to make sure that I am keeping the ball rolling in terms of investing. I financed through...

Hi guys, I'm new to the boards. Just joined today, but Ive been reading your posts for a couple of years now. I bought my first house to flip in January of 2012. It has been complete and on the market for a year an...

I was browsing rentals in my area and even in the cheap moderate ghetto, the rental listings have a credit/background check fee. We're not talking high end apartments, but the cheaper, older, less desirable neighbo...

We are set to close on our first duplex next Monday in Pennsylvania. We will be living in 1 unit and would like to continue renting to the existing tenants in the other unit. They have been there 10 years, have taken ...

Yay! My second post. (Am I a real estate investor yet?) :)I have been getting a various opinions regarding a stellar property in Antioch CA. Has a nice floor plan but the garage was converted to a larger kitchen. In a...