I'm actively enrolled in my local colleges' pre-licensing course, and am excited to be finishing up and sitting for the state exam in May. I have sat down with a few agencies so far, in an attempt to get my foot in th...

Hello my name is Joel Ray, I am new in the real estate investing business. I have a 30 year background in residential construction(finish carpentry and cabinet sales). My plan is to begin wholesaling first and then br...

Hello everyone! I am a new member to the forum and a new member to the ranks of real estate investors.

Well I guess I wouldn't call myself and investor just yet as i havn't purchased anything before! But I am hopei...

I’ve come across an opportunity to purchase an existing occupied long-term rental package of not one, but TWO Section 8 properties. One tenant has been there for 6-7 years and the other (next door) has been there for ...

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I am located in Massachusetts and am looking to purchase my first home. I want an investment property as my first home where I live in one unit and rent the other units out. Unfortunately, there are not ma...

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     I am currently active duty in the USMC, stationed in Japan. My time in the Marine Corps has taught me so much, and I am thankful for the opportunities it has given me. I am from Middle Tennessee,...

Interested in house hacking a duplex by living on one side and renting out the other in LA. Do I have to put down 10%? Will the rent count towards my DTI ratio? 
Any lenders out there that can help me out?

Hey everyone! I'm brand new to both BP and the world of real estate investing and I'm excited to get started. I'm looking for someone knowledgeable about FHA loans to answer some questions about my situation. I'm a Pr...

I'm looking to do a cash out refinance on my 10 conforming investment property loans, but just learned that the FNMA rules do not allow cash out refinance for investors with over 4 loans. I am considering refinancing ...

     It's late at night in Atlanta.  The kid is sleeping.  The rhythmic sound of the clothes being tossed around in the dryer reminds me I need to finish packing.  As I mentally plan out my day tomorrow, though, there...