Most of the duplexes in my area are over 100 years old but are in a great location. What are some major red flags when buying homes of this age?

Hi my friends, I hope that you are feeling grand! I have create more than 5 Craigslist accounts. Posted some ads yet everything gets flagged. Here is what I am doing, please direct me to the right direction. MY QUE...

What are the biggest red flags to look out for in a contractor and how can I detect them before it’s too late?

Hi All,I'm looking into purchasing a distressed property (2/1) in Beacon Hill from a turnkey house flipping company.  I've negotiated the price down to 100k for the property itself, not including renovations, but when...

I was wondering what are the FHA Inspection red flags in Chicago that may cause a deal to fall through?

Hi BP folks, I am about to make an offer on a house when I found out the house has a septic tank. I do not know anything about it, but after doing some basic reading, it looks like an expensive affair.
Firstly, shoul...

Hi Everyone,

Newbie investor working on getting my first deal put together. I had a question I'd like to ask to some of the more experienced investors - when looking at a potential property, what are some of...

I am in attorney review on a 3 plex in Newark NJ. This will be my first investment property. Couple things are turning me off and curious if I am justified:
1) Property is fully occupied, but the seller does not have...

http://murray.seattle.gov/murray-constantine-city-council-declare-emergency-announce-new-investments-to-respond-to-homelessness/#sthash.DTi5L6ea.dpbsMayor Murray Declares an emergency granting him some pretty powerful...

I recently had a conversation with my lender and mentioned I would be purchasing a property as my primary residence.  I would live there while fixing it up then renting it out in a year.  She cautioned I need to be ca...