What is the best way to value comps in an area your looking to buy? Any advice on finding the value of the property, without hiring an actual appraiser? Thanks guys!!

Super Jumbo mortgage loans and lenders can vary widely in their rates and qualifications. One observation in working with higher loan amount borrowers and lenders recently is that rates can often be LOWER than convent...

Hello BiggerPockets community. I am getting close to my first deal (eek!) and would like to start interviewing some contractors for my project, in Buffalo NY. A true overhaul of the property will be in order, so a gen...

Looking for advice - purchased first STR 2023 and we qualify for active income based on rule 3 of the material participation test. Current CPA says we can't take losses off of W-2 because W-2 income is greater than 24...

What are the top 5 questions to ask when vetting a real estate broker?

Investment Info:

Condo buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $116,000

Cash invested: $7,654

Property is part of a larger apartment complex in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Description is rathe...

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Mesa.

Purchase price: $450,000

Cash invested: $85,000

Short-term rental that emphasizes on-site amenities, creating an environmen...

Hey Bigger Pockets Community!
I've been closely following the developments of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement and its potential impact on our industry. As many of you are likely aware, this sett...

Hello! *Newbie Investor I’m currently looking to buy a long term rental with minimal renovations in North Carolina and chose Fayetteville as my main area of interest. However, I’m really struggling with finding deals ...

As primarily a luxury STR buyer's broker and 20 year mortgage broker I can testify the importance of a reliable and experienced strategic mortgage partner. 
So what is an integrated mortgage partner? 
- A licensed N...