I hear the words “Cap Rate “ a lot. What is a cap rate and why re they important? Is it something added onto a loan interest rate or maybe equity in a property? What is a good cap rate?

Hello everyone, I am curious if anyone has built a successful portfolio debt free. I am not arguing leverage vs debt, leverage wins everytime hands down, no argument here, I own a calculator, pencil and paper.  My con...

I started investing in real estate over 8 years ago and I have done all kinds of deals.  I started as a landlord and buying Rentals.  Then, I started wholesaling and flipping properties (currently doing about 50 trans...

Hello everyone! My name is Jesse and I am a new investor. I am about to close on my first property on march 22nd (tuesday!). It is a $250000 2 bedroom condo in the NY metro area. I will be renting this apartment out a...

I learned about Gobundance through a couple of the podcasts on BP.  They also have a program for individuals with < 1 mil net worth called M1 or march to a million. I am considering joining at 300/ month. Here is w...

So I received a call for help on this scenario.   Trying to figure out how it could work. Borrower faces foreclosure sale next week.  He needs $19,000 to bring his first position loan current.   He is living in the ho...

As the topic states, sometimes when I speak with individuals new to real estate they will often site Trulia and or zillow to pull comps.

Thats not for a general estimate mind you, but for actual comps for the subject...

I’m writing this post for all the newbies (especially military) out there who have yet to complete their first deal so they can hopefully see that getting a decent deal on their first purchase is actually achievable. ...

My wife has finally ran her 1999 Volvo into the ground with the transmission going out and it would cost more to fix it than the car is worth at this point in time. Let's be clear that we are looking to buy a 3+ year ...

The facts are straight forward:

1. I bought a Home Equity Loan in foreclosure. It was in the first position because a subsequent 'first' loan did not have a subordination agreement recorded. I received and recorded t...