In my introductory post, I mentioned briefly that my career in the Marine Corps will most likely bring me to the Jacksonville, NC real estate market (Camp Lejeune) within the next couple months. I have been trying to ...

With deals getting harder and harder to find, I always like to hear how everyone is finding properties these days.  My wife and I have made 14 purchases since July 2008.  Here is the list, hopefully there is an idea i...

What are the laws against house hacking a primary residence? And is it possible to House hack a SFH as a primary residence? Would i have any legal problems house hacking a single family home? Please do advise me?? 

Experienced in SF and small multifamily 1-4 units. Currently have 13 units across 8 buildings that i have had for 7-10 years in C areas. Appreciation since the crash has been really slow to come back and many of my pr...

I feel like I have an image in my head of what a rental is and I feel that is affecting my search for an investment property. I toured a foreclosed property in my area that is a 3 bed 2 bath, large, open concept house...

I bought my first investment property (a “duplex”) when I was 22. Prior to making this purchase I had to prepare for nearly two years in order to set up the necessary financial infrastructure to make this purchase. Th...

I hear on BP to go for the deals and jump in with two feet but I am being taught by a guru to wait to do any flips until I do the bus tour. They say I will make mistakes that they can help prevent but I am afraid that...

Hey BP,
It has been a bit of a process and has taken me a year to the day my 1-year old twins were born but I am excited to share that I have closed, and fully rented out my first deal! I found a duplex before it hit...

I have about 15k + 5k. 15k down + 5k reserves. However, if I choose to go no reserves, I can put 20k down. 
I've read a few threads about reserve amounts and  it seems most people are comfortable with 6 months PITI. ...

Hi everyone! My name is Dave, and I am currently living in Media, PA working as an engineer.  My parents always told me to buy a house right out of college so my living expenses would be going towards an asset rather ...