I'm a relative newcomer to RE investment (2 years, 2 properties in Indianapolis) and this was my first tenant turnover.  When the contractor went to make his final inspection of the turnover repairs (nothing major ~$2...

I placed an offer (through a Realtor) on a REO today. The proof of funds letter I had was from a Transactional Funding lender. The realtor was confused on how to write up the offer because I was using Transactional Fu...

The question on everyone’s mind: Is now a good time to invest in real estate? This question is hard to answer because it’s always personal, market (mine is Eastern Kansas) & deal specific. However, below are my hi...

I am really intrigued by the tiny house/microhouse movement. Being a room-renter myself I know how important solid cheap dwelling is especially to young bachelors like myself. Is there any way I can create a multi-dwe...

I'm sure everyone knows about freedom mentor. It costs about 1,000 to get started. Apparently it's a partnership and they help you through your first deals and you split the profits 50/50. Anybody know about the progr...

I'm curious to know how you would value this property. It's a well known and popular brewpub/restaurant/rec area with waterfront access to one of Milwaukee's rivers. It appeared to be very successful until it closed w...

ANATOMY OF AN ALLENTOWN DEALHi All,BiggerPockets.com has been a game changer in my life. It has provided me with a wealth of information, inspiration and guidance. I can without a doubt say that BP was responsible for...

We've had a brutal winter in Chicago this year! Lots of snow and ice.

So a tenant in one of our building's rents an illegal basement apartment. We bought the building in Oct and inherited the tenant - I didn'...

Hey Everyone,  so I was recently approached  by the owner of the local Keller Williams office to discuss possibly joining their brokerage.  I currently operate my own independent brokerage and am doing pretty well for...

The two sayings that have taken me through difficult times in my business:
"This to shall pass," & "The only thing consistent in this business is that it is consistently inconsistent." My new one is "Enjoy the slo...