I realize that if I find an agent to help me find properties to invest in, the seller pays the commission on any sale.  But is it hard to find an agent who will send me MLS listings every day knowing that as an invest...

Looking to possibly set up a C Corp and have our IRA buy shares so that we would have available capital for fix and flip opportunities. Does anyone have this arrangement set up or had in the past that can give me advi...

Today is my last day of due diligence on my first flip property.  My real estate agent referred me to an experienced GC.  I like him and am confident he is reliable enough and would do good work, but I found out today...

I have a friend who wants me to back him in buying a restaurant. He has been to one of the best Chef's schools, has good restaurant management experience, has a good work ethic, is good with people, and is trustworthy...

I recently had a chat with the Director Of Multi-Family Prooject with Airbnb and they are reaching out to Multi-Family Investors to offer a program to help implement short-term rentals for their properties. I have tal...

Hey everyone!
My name is Melanie Stephens and I write the “Biggest Mistakes/Lessons Learned” column for BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine.
I am looking for BP Member stories for an upcoming column on Biggest Mistakes ma...

I'll start here... I have 8 doors. I have been involved in many facets of real estate. I am not a newbie but my portfolio is small and I am eager to grow it fast. I like to stick with 2-4 unit properties so I don't ne...

Back in November (2014) I closed on my first REI property.  A 'turnkey' duplex in Chicago.  I went with a well-known turnkey provider and posted initial updates in this thread:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/to...

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