I've recently been introduced to the strategy of selling property using an installment land contract. It's appealing for a number of reasons: the buyer gets equitable interest in a property, takes care of all repairs,...

Good morning all,My name is Jerry Stanford and I am born and raised resident of IL.  I became interested in Real Estate Investing many years ago and had a great mentor. Unfortunately, my mentor got taken by some of th...

Sorry for the long story but want to make sure to paint this picture somewhat clearly.I am the buyer in this transaction. I have contacted home owner in default and worked with them for months to purchase their home. ...

I know the general consensus is to keep appliances til they break. I am torn on the following scenarios and wonder what others think...
- Dishwasher: the tenant reported sometimes it leaves soap on dishes, but other ...

Hi,Does anyone know about the possibility of rehabing a house without owning it?My point is finding a homeowner that is trying to sell his house with difficulty because his house needs repairs and he doesnt have the t...

Hey BPers!I will be purchasing my first rental property in September which I'm very excited about. It'll be a SFH that will be owner occupied for about a year or so because I am not made of money (yet) and can't come ...

Hello All,I have gaining a great amount of knowledge from BiggerPockets and as a fairly new investor (9 Months) the biggest problem I have faced is finding a buyer for apartment complex's. We had a gentleman drag us a...

I/m in Dallas Fort Worth i just had a tenant move out without notice. What are my rights and what do i do next.Thanks Everyone!J Foreman

How do you handle RE agent commission while flipping? Do you pay while buying and selling again for buyer and seller agents? Is there a standard % for a sfr (if anyone is around DFW market) ?

Does anyone use the online filing services or do most people file on their own?