Hi, my name's Seth, I'm new to BP and a real estate investing virgin. I'm considering trying my hand at investing in rental properties in Chicago. Looking at hypothetical investment properties on Zillow.com (just to s...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2332422/small_1639895289-avatar-gulnozab.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
All, I am very often finding duplexes that have both units tenant occupied in Oakland, CA. 1. Is this the usual deal? 2. I have asked Redfin agents to get back to me with 'buying out' options about current tenants and...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/80417/small_1621415581-avatar-nlloyd.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi. I am working with a seller on a subject-to deal. Here is the info:
Owes 47k on first (payments = 387/mo PITI)
Owes 7k on second (payments = 90/mo PITI)
The seller has agreed to continue making the payments on ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1023322/small_1621507680-avatar-dant73.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Question: Elderly owner would consider selling his home as long as he can continue to live it in. What kind of strategies can I utilize?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/104461/small_1694923728-avatar-kelledge.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have looked over the forums for hours in the past few days with surprise to the wealth of knowledge here. I need some advice or guidance if you will.
I have be talking with a man in my area that owns around 13 prope...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/240811/small_1621435538-avatar-brian10811.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Once I got them evicted I noticed they did all sorts of damage. Should I take them to court? i don't really expect to ever see my money. I kind of worry that they may even try to do more damage to the property late ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/382798/small_1621448050-avatar-brandons38.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm hoping someone can help me understand this since I'm just starting out.I found this house on Zillow that was listed for around 250 days. I looked up the address and the property taxes and school taxes are not paid...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/428757/small_1694756415-avatar-shefalir.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Calling all HOA experts and HOA lawyers for help!I am in contract on a condo unit in Newark NJ. The title search reflected a very old (2010) HOA lien on the unit in the records - the HOA has acknowledged that no payme...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/478232/small_1695207147-avatar-edmundog.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey folks, rookie in South Texas here. Found a house in my neighborhood, it is to go to foreclosure auction May 2016. I was able to make contact with the bank that is holding the note. I was told that I could buy the...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3011280/small_1714600066-avatar-shannonl138.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Have a scenario that we are curious about what the answer is. Husband and wife purchase a home. Mortgage is in wife's name only. Deed is in both names. A few years later, husband and wife get a divorce. Wife is remove...