Can anyone provide advice for how to secure homeowners on a rehab property? This will be my first property that is distressed like this. It needs a roof, electrical, and a few other small items and I don't think my tr...

Good evening people of biggerpockets. I've been idly wanting to become a real estate investor for about 5 years now and have been making excuses for why I couldn't start. But I recently had found the drive and motivat...

Are "major" foundation issues a definite "NO" when looking for a fixer upper? Even if everything else is 'right'  (i.e. market is strong, neighborhood is solid, etc...).?.?Is it worth paying a structural engineer to a...

Hello all! I have often said, "I want to invest in real estate." As a military spouse, we were relocated to California from Florida and our primary residence became a rental. This gave us some exposure to real estate ...

Hi!So I have a partner who is cosigning a rental with me just for the sake of using her capital as the downpayment. However she wants to be off the title so it doesn't tie up her credit. I've been reading about Quitde...

Hi Friends -
I have been lending my friend cash for flipping homes. I have been paid out on one flip, have one in the process and thinking about doing another. Should I create an LLC or something for tax purposes?Tha...

Hello,My insurance premium increased by 12% this year, I did not raise any claims last one year.When inquired the agent replied back and mentioned it’s “normal”and quoted premium increase is also the coverage increase...

My insurance agent says I've reached the 5 property max to receive better pricing through their go-to carrier, Vermont Mutual, and will now have to bind with a more expense Massachusetts state-sponsored program. Any e...

I generally buy homes that are not on the corners of busier roads (I like to be nestled back in the neighborhoods, like most home owners.) I've got one rental, however, that's on a corner lot on a two lane road tha...

I have a motivated seller who owes 220k in mortgage and is willing to take a hit and sell for 175k. Im sure I could talk him down.  Is this a potential deal?  What else do i need to do?