I'm new to the industry but eager to get going with networking and learning ways to attract individuals or businesses who are open to becoming private lenders. Any suggestions are welcomed.

I have an 11-unit apartment building and am having difficulty filling it to capacity (3 sometimes 4 vacancies). I've taken out ads in the papers and have a sign posted outside. Does anyone have any tips on how to do m...

Hi everyone,My brother and I are just getting started in the wonderful world of rentals.  BP has been am extraordinary source of i formation  we have been at it for a few months and will have two properties ready to g...

Hi all,

I just recently purchased a 4-unit property in the Merrimack Valley area of Massachusetts.

My plan is to owner occupy one unit and rent out the other 3.

As closing approaches I am thinking of ideas on how t...

This is for those in the restaurant business, but there are direct parallels to seeking private investors for real estate deals. He is big on asking for referrals rather than asking directly for funds. Also makes p...

There is a brick triplex around the corner from my primary residence, great location and curb appeal. Out of curiosity, I looked up the public records and discovered the owner has had it since at least 1992, so he lik...

I posted this almost a year ago. http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/1478...I'm curious now about another new one for me.  I bought a foreclosed rental back in April and finished off the rehab that the previ...

Hi, I’m looking for inputs from private investors that will help me structure an attractive investment opportunity. A long story short I have about 8k [skin in game] and I’m looking to purchase in the Scottsdale AZ ma...

How to attract responsible tenants seems to be a recurring topic in forums. In hopes that this helps people, here are a few thought:

I have been a landlord for 7 sears, and over time I have come to the realization t...

Huntsville is the top, small metro area with the biggest rent hikes, according to the Birmingham Business Journal. With a rent growth rate of 7.9% in the city and more than 9% in the metro area, rent hikes in Huntsvil...