Hello everyone... I recently set up and have moved money into a Self Directed IRA.  I initially thought I would loan money on a short term basis to a group that bought, rehabbed and sold properties, but discovered oth...

I'm really on the wall about this one, because lots of people smoke (eww... absolutely hate it...), and lots of people have pets and refuse to separate from them. And I think not allowing those 2 might narrow my poten...

Ha! I'm NOT a stock investor. I gave it a shot, and well, let's just say I should stick to real estate!!

Bought a little ADR - "SAY" Just google it, and laugh at my misfortune. Basically, the Indian version of Enron...

I had a lengthy post about the story of gentrification in west Oakland two days ago, and you can see that here: http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/193883-the-story-of-gentrification-part-1-how-to-spot-it ....

I'm looking at a town home tomorrow. I am looking to rent to students, and it is in a great location, near the college market that I am targeting. My main concern at this point is getting it at a good price.

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we are going to house hack. we are nervous about the move and how it will be a bit cramped in comparison to my 2000 square foot home. has anyone house hacked with Kids?

Like the title mentions, I am a chronic over thinker and know that I could spend the next 2 years learning every possible approach to BRRRR, the details, the risks, etc.  I am a pretty resourceful thinker but I cannot...

Hi BP team,
I’ve been trolling the forum for years and just closed on my first rental property in Philly, a triplex.Close date was 4/15 and no lie, the last 45 days have aged me with stress and anxiety(I’m 27).
I pu...

I always thought every house purchase automatically required a professional inspection. Is this true? Are there exceptions?

In my conversation with the bank thus far, the topic has not come up yet. So, I'm as...

I'm looking to make my 2nd deal and I really stumbled into my first deal so I'm pretty much a newbie.  That said I've been trying to analyze a deal in the Marion / Cedar Rapids area.  The property is on 3rd Ave in Mar...