Hello BP,My name is Oscar Jacome and I live in Chicago (Dunning Square). I just closed on my first deal this week; it took the bank a long time to approve the FHA loan. The property is a single family house in the Dun...

I am just getting started, I'm still in the research, investigate and discover phase.  I have found a small 2 bd 1 bth sfh in morton grove that would be a great rental property.  The problem I am having is my credit s...

Hi all,I've done a couple flips and I'm looking at purchasing my first rental property. Asking is $100k, which is far under market, but the current owner is an elderly woman with tons of pets who has it stacked to the...

My Fiance & I are starting our investment career in Medford Oregon. We both live close by. She is currently searching for a condo for our first investment property? Just want some deep insight on pros & cons o...

Good afternoon everyone. My name is Anthony. I'm from SC but now I stay in Charlotte, NC. I have been in the medical field for 4 years as a respiratory therapist. I got my real estate license in NC last year to get my...

Happy Holidays, guys!  I hope everyone has a great Christmas with their family.  Best wishes from everyone here at BiggerPockets to you and yours!- Josh

I'm trying to get into REI because I want more time to spend with family, friends, and to focus on my health.  My best friend is a real estate agent who's also getting into REI, but he's looking out of state.  I'd lik...

I'm looking at a renovation project that I would live in for a couple years. The bank requires a licensed contractor to do the work but I can work under him for whatever I want to do myself.  The guy I have in mind s...

A solid house deal in decent school. I am thinking about buying it, fixing it and renting it out, but it has a septic system. I am not sure if I should get into it even if it is working now. I am not hands on and I am...

I have been renting out the top floor of a condo for 6 years now (different tenants over the years). Had a new tenant move in 5 months ago. This is in Virginia.
Today I get an email from her telling me that she's bee...