No matter which investment strategy you use, make sure you have knowledge of all the basics to understand risks and fees that could eat into your returns. Of course, you should do this before you dole out any money or...

Greetings! I've been a BP member for awhile and while I have purchased real estate with my own money, I now have a private lender (a relative) who wants to invest with me on my next deal. I am buy-and-hold, so I want ...

Do Hard Money lenders typically loan to you when you plan to do most of the repairs yourself?  Anything requiring a license would be done by a professional, but my husband would like to do as much as he can himself.  

Looking for advice on how to structure a JV or partnership on a couple spec builds in the Atlanta Area. I have funding lined up for at least 80% LTC of the project but I want to raise an equity ticket. I've always sel...

What is the process for buying a commercial building or a church? We have the funds but want to know the process.1.2.3....ect

Hi BP Community - I have an offer out on a fully occupied brick 4-unit building in Maine and would like BP's opinion on the deal. This is my first one, and I feel pretty good about my analysis, but I always appreciat...

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How many people sell their properties FSBO and welcome buyers agents VS doing the entire transaction with the agent?

I have only looked into residential financing (4 units or less) and am familiar with the requirements. Debt to income ratio is pretty much killing that type of financing for me for a while, even with a big down paymen...

I'm very new to real estate investing, but there is one thing I wanted to get clarified - is it typical for a person to already have a pre-approved loan for a given amount, before looking more seriously into buying a ...

All:I am new to real estate investing.  I am an attorney by trade (and will be begin an MBA in the spring).  Through my connections, I have been presented with an opportunity, and I would like anyone's input.Here are ...