Hey BP fam!  I am stalking a home we will be using as our primary residence that will need some updating.  My initial plan was to get approved for an FHA 203K loan to fund the rehab costs and everything.After seeing t...

Looks like SFR appraisal costs are through the roof in Seattle area. I am financing two houses (SFR) in Pierce county and bank appraisal costs for each house $1k.  These are regular non-expedited appraisals.Want to he...

So I’m working on trying to close a wholesale deal where the owner is deceased, but took a reverse mortgage out on the property. The children are now trying to close out the small estate by getting rid of the home. ...

Is it legal to host Airbnb in Lowell MA?  Do you need to obtain a permit to do so?

Lurker alert! I finally have time to become active on the forums. I finished my master’s program while working as an engineer for a DOD contractor. I love my job and I am planning to do real estate in conjunction with...

Searching for my first fix and flip, should I have a help from a realtor or search myself?

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $135,000

Wow! My first deal is underway....I spent too long vetting and realized that I need a full-service and trustw...

Getting a little frustrated with not being able to get a straight answer on this.  I purchased the Tax Certificate on a property in the Monte Sano area of Birmingham in August.  Property was sold to State in May 2017....

Finally pulling the trigger on my first post!  I have been listening to the podcasts and reading every book I can get my hands on, so I will admit that this post is partly to start the clock and give me some accountab...

I am learning how to think about RE investing. I am tired of negative growth in stock investments. I am actually in Sheridan, Michigan, which is roughly equidistant between Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Mount Pleasant.