I found a guy that has an assumable loan.  We called the bank together and he discovered the assumer would have to use the house as a primary residence.  Are there some similar alternatives so that I could take this h...

Hi all,I recently bought my first small multifamily (two buildings - duplex and a single family). I only inherited tenants from one unit. Two other units are currently vacant. So, we have three units, but only one gar...

Hi! I’m new to being a landlord. I purchased a duplex with an existing tenant. That tenant is requesting a number of things that I am trying to determine if they are my duty as landlord to address immediately or if th...

I found a large property that can be a great investment opportunity. It is for sale by owner, but my realtor told me that the owner has an existing wrap loan on it. Now, the owner owns a nice church next door. And the...

Hey all,
I'm in beautiful Portland, OR working in technology. I know pretty much nothing about real estate (other than buying primary residences). 
I have two goals for real estate:
diversify my existing portfolio ...

What is a good way to get accurate rent comps with existing tenants based on the area? I have a duplex in cleveland with a combined 2,336 sq. ft. Are the comps from the Bigger Pockets per unit figures? Each unit is $7...

Hey everyone! My first rental will be up and running soon and I wanted to scour biggerpockets to see if anybody was willing to share their excel spreadsheets they use for all their banking and account purposes to help...

What are the thoughts on shingling over a layer of existing shingles?  The roofers I have used always try to discourage me from doing it, but if your decking is all sound and the existing shingles are still laying pre...

We have been looking for ways to invest assets to build long term wealth and income. Have been investing in stocks and employer sponsored 401's and not impressed with performance and long term prospects if we maintain...

I'm in the process of purchasing a commercial building with two business spaces. One of the spaces my startup business will occupy and the other space is currently occupied by an existing business with a commercial tr...