I recently ran across three companies that issue Surety Bonds as an alternative to security deposits. The idea is simple: instead of requiring tenants to front a hefty security deposit up front -- could be $2,500 arou...

Hi all AK investors,
We recently visited AK during month of June and fell in love with the wilderness/mountains/lakes etc. So, we are now planning to buy a property where we can stay in AK may be a month or two duri...

Hello All,  I am a relatively new Boston based real estate investor.  I currently own two properties in Boston but the local market is very expensive and I am looking to increase my portfolio's cash flow.  My thought ...

Does anyone have any experience with an investment vehicle like  https://fundrise.com/? Just curious if it is a big scam, or something to be considered. Maybe a good move for a novice? anyone have any thoughts?

Hello fellow investors, I wanted to post about a deal I'm analyzing. My intent is to think out loud ,if you will, and hopefully get some advice on my process.

To start I will provide the basic info, then my walk-thr...

Hello everyone,

My name is Tyler McLeod. I am a 21 year old graduating college senior that recently started looking into real estate investing. I found Mr. Brandon Turner's Real Estate Investing In Your Twenties pag...

I do not include utilities with my rentals as I find it easier to manage and less risk if prices go up or if there is excess usage. However, most rentals in my area include all utilities in their rent. Do they know so...

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I am looking to purchase a home that has tremendous mold damage in the basement. The basement is finished but took about 2 inches of water during hurricane Irene a year and a half ago. My questions are1) how...

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I recently heard a podcast from BiggerPockets and investor was saying her and her husband opened up a business called Lead Propeller for getting more deal prospects to there wholesale/flipping...

Hi BP folks!

I am hoping folks can chime in with their experience (or perhaps creative thinking) to help me create a financing proposal.

i recently found a duplex i want to offer on. I will occupy 1 of ...