I'm brand new to BP and I am seeking knowledge and direction from anyone who can assist. I purchased my home a few months ago and a family member owns the lot right next to me. I have a single family home that is on a...

Hey everyone,So I am under contract on this deal without a buyer's agent. I found the deal through the MLS and got out there quick to check it out. My first point of contact was the seller's agent but when I went out ...

I had a slab leak in my rental home. The insurance adjuster and contractor he brought in were great! I couldn't believe how much would be covered; we would be getting a whole new kitchen and flooring thru out most of ...

Going through two agents (seller/buyer) is a real pain when you are trying to negotiate with a seller and leaves plenty of room for miscommunication. I've used the power of the internet to connect directly will seller...

I live in New Jersey, but currently own a rental property (single family town home) in Tampa, FL. When I first bought the place in February 2012, I hired a property manager, as most people would who live far from thei...

Hello Everyone,

I am highly interested in applying some of 401k towards a self directed IRA. It seems like a good opportunity for me to get involved in real estate with out currently having a ton liquidity.

However...

When analyzing deals, is it better to apply the 50% rule to a deal, or go through and apply a certain percentage of rent to anticipated expenses, being Vacancy, Maintenance, Capital Expenses, and Property Management? ...

There are contradicting opinions regarding going the syndication route vs doing it on your own so I figured I’d jump in and give my 2 cents. Before I do, I wanted to give a huge thank you to BiggerPockets and all its ...

Hey allWondering if the passive investment everyone aspires for is really that passive. What are your experiences in terms of really having the passive experience and did having a PM contribute largely to that?

Hey community members - I'm excited to have joined the BP community! Thought I post a quick intro to start getting involved with the forum. My partner and I have decided that we want to get into real estate to expand ...