Long time forum creeper and first time poster! I'm under contract to purchase a triplex in chicago's western suburbs (Forest Park). This property has an "illegal" 4th unit that once fixed up can rent for $700 - $900 p...

If you’re well versed in seller financing please chime in. How would you structure the deal given this info? If more info is needed please let me know. Wraparound mortgage or all-inclusive trust deed (AITD)Property is...

Whether you live in Philly or never want to visit this question is still for you, and any feedback is greatly appreciated! Is it better to buy in an area on the up or an area predicted that in the future it will be ne...

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Im a REI living in Toronto looking to buy their first property! Im aware of the economic risks associated with investing in Sault ste. Marie (SSM) , but the provincial government and city seem to be ...

Hey all, I've got a 20 unit apartment I'm looking at 2 blocks from a major university.  The listing was pretty vague, but I've dug around and gotten some of the background information on the property.  I've come to th...

Buying our first rental property is becoming a real possibility using a VA Loan.  Looking at duplexes in the $320-400k range in south King county and Pierce County WA.  As a VA loan I understand it needs to be retail ...

I am a real estate agent at keller williams, I have been an agent for almost a year upcoming. I first do appreciate the bigger pockets community on much feedback and knowledge... My question is a a fairly new real est...

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I’m needing some advice and I’m hoping to get several opinions/points of view with respect to 15yr vs 30yr and cash out refi vs HELOC on my primary residence and a decision that I’m trying to make which al...

Hello everybody, I have been following BP for a little while now and have learned a lot. I am very determined to get involved in RE and I figured now is the time to make an account and start getting to know some pe...

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Beginning investor here looking to purchase a multi-family/duplex unit within the next two months. I am planning have most of my mortgage paid by my tenant while socking my addition towards a money market...