I just did my first analysis on a property. I used the Rental Property Calculator. Can anyone check to see if I did it right? I got the annual property tax off of a property shark website. Here is the link to my analy...

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I'm a new investor and I am looking to buy a primary residence as well as a (separate) investment property. I have the money to put down a large down payment on my primary residence, or possibly buy it ...

I came across a property on a private lake within the city limits of a highly visited tourist town in Colorado. The property was purchased several years ago and the house was leveled to build a custom home. The owners...

Hi BP,I have two main questions:1.) Can you "shop" for HELOC's in the same way that you would shop for an auto loan?2.) If you can shop, what questions or tips will get you the best results?A little more info:The HELO...

Hi All, my name is Schuyler and I'm a VERY excited rookie, glad to have found this amazing site! So my wife and I bought a house here in Seattle almost a year ago and are thinking that in 5 years or so maybe we can us...

Is it best to buy now or wait for the bubble to pop? Interest rates are at a record low and in many metro markets like NY, SF, LA, real estate prices are at a record HIGH. Is it best to buy now and take advantage of t...

I think I have an idea of how a mortgage broker makes commission, but am still a little unclear. Could someone explain to me how a mortgage broker would receive his/her commission on a mortgage of $200,000 at 6.5% in...

Happy New Year BP!I have the opportunity to purchase a 20-unit portfolio through owner financing. Any ideas or experience on structuring this type of deal, specifically how to handle the situation if I sell a propert...

Merry Holidays, Hope all are well.I'm currently not getting many tenant applications on a rental, probably due to the holidays and supply in the area...I have some potential tenants that are interested in the place an...

You have a great deal, the seller said he'd help with financing, but not sure how to make that proposal - you know you'd be better if you didn't have to look for HML's or conventional financing - Can you add to these ...