I thought I'd share something I learned today with the BP community.Let's say you have a 4-unit that you're analyzing. The NOI is 23,620. You have a local bank that is willing to refinance your deal up to 80% of it's ...

How did you fund your first deal? Did you start one way but looking back found pro's or con's to that path? Maybe you have a favorite strategy that you wish you would of known back then, lets hear it. I know many begi...

Hey what are the rates are you seeing for investment mortgage rate for non owner occupied 750 credit score 

I am a Chicago real estate investor and hard money broker. I've built a relationship with several private investors. One of which is interested in my ability to manage a small part of his capital to be utilized for Ga...

I was just approved for $235k on my primary home and I have no personal debt.  Terms are 9.5% fixed 10 year, Interst only with 20 year ARM.   Fess about $8k.  Is this worth it?   I want to have the funds available to ...

Hi,I was hoping to get some advice from BP members. I love this site and have learned so much already. I've always been interested in real estate and would love to get started with buy-and-hold investing. I want to ha...

What would your next step be if you had these options…Current Real Estate: Two single family homes on one deed. 4 bed, 2 bath. Income 1500 (Rent will be raised to market this summer 1650+)2 bed, 1 bath. Primary reside...

Hi folks!A colleague of mine brought me an interesting question.  He's gotten a couple sellers to agree to finance him their rentals (details below).   I have my own opinion, but I told him I'd put out on BP and see w...

For those who are actively buying or have bought a property in  the past 3 months, where are you buying in North Carolina and Why? 

I'm looking into purchasing a rental property in Cook county but i've heard that it is not a very investor friendly area.  As a result, i've been also looking into neighboring counties.  Can anyone share their thought...