I'm to send out some direct mail letters, but I need to know if I can send them with handwritten labels. Or do I have to hand write them myself. I want to use clear labels and print the addresses on the labels. I w...

Hi All,I am looking for some advice on ways to learn more about the Real Estate Investing world. In September I am starting my full time job as a construction manager in the Boston area. My major has taught me a great...

Greetings BP!!There is a significant difference between the down payment required with 20-25% conventional down payments versus FHA 3.5% with house hacking type scenarios, what kind of return should be aimed for when ...

Good morning! What's the BEST way (if any) to find an equity partner? Just good ol' fashioned networking or is a hard money lender more realistic? Thanks!

Hey Bigger Pockets,My father in laws mom owned three multi-family apartments. My wife and I approached my father in law and informed him that we would like to be involved with the property if he ended up taking full o...

Hello BP,I currently have a personal loan lined up with a trusted party. I've done a personal loan before and have a promissory note drawn out and agreed upon interest and repayment terms. The intent is that this loan...

Besides a real estate agent, what is the best way to research rent prices in your area?

I am considering doing one of two things.

Option 1
Buy a multi unit house( probably 2 units) and live in one unit and rent out the other. With the mortgage I can get here I can pay as little as 5% down.( My broker a...

Hello,  I recently leased my first rental property and need a better understanding of how to go from one tenant to the next in the shortest amount of time possible.  Is there a set number of days I should plan for bet...

Hi Bigger PocketsI really enjoy reading the forum, blog, as well as BP books by Brandon Turner and Trench.  I enjoy trying to figure out what strategies will work best for me.It does seem like many members here are al...