I want to focus this post on issues that have cost me money that were avoidable.#1 Fires, I have lost three homes to fires. Two were caused by humans. I should have insured the homes, sold them, or done something to m...

I am new to commercial development and I'm looking for some resources on how TIF can be used to help fund a project in Minnesota.  I've been having a tough time finding much education on this.  Is it possible to use T...

I am considering exchanging my property as I am already in contact to sell my condo. I understand that the proceeds of the sale should be handled thru exchange facilitators and that it should not touch my account. Doe...

I have a question about lease option to buy as the seller. I have a pristine home I'm interested in buying using a HELOC on my own residence I own free and clear. The home is worth $120,000. The interest the first 6 m...

So I'm close to finally saving up $10k to be used on a real estate investment. It would be my first investment property so I'm interested in the buy and hold properties direction. Not house flipping. What would you do...

is the risk worth it to get hard money to buy lots and build? I'm considering it since I have the ability and resources to build new vs buy. Obviously I don't have enough cash to buy lots since they are usually cas...

Hi Bigger Pockets community. When I'm buying a property, does the bank look at where my earnest money has come from or are they happy to accept it as face value i.e. do they ask to see 2 months of seasoning for the fu...

I have a question for the community, I have seen through many outlets that generating leads is almost number 1 priortiy followed closely by having the right paperwork. What is one of the best ways to generate leads? I...

I have a couple (aka girlfriend & boyfriend) who signed a 1 yr lease about 4 months ago.  They have since broken up and decided the girlfriend will stay and they will find a tenant  to move in and take the boyfrie...

If I have a good deal and I can't get private money, where else I can look?

(Please websites, suggestions, tips, all is welcome)