Is it common for real estate investors to pursue appraisal certification courses? Not to get certified but to better learn how to value property with the intent of increasing their chances of finding good buys?

So I'm just starting out attempting wholesaling and I'm going to attempt mailers to a variety of property owners and I have a couple questions. First up, I intend to mail to substitute trustees and people who are near...

Hi BP community, I had a home inspection yesterday on 2 investment properties that I am planning on buying. Both properties are 4-family building for a total of 8 units and they are right next door to each other. It w...

Over the past five years, significant changes have occurred in the realm of self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs) and Solo 401(k) accounts, particularly following the introduction of the SECURE Act 2.0 in 2022. Consequently, he...

We've written about establishing a strong team many times on the BiggerPockets Blog and it has been discussed on the forums as well. I'm curious to hear directly from our users who YOU personally have on your own rea...

Does anyone know if a hard money lender would lend money as a personal loan using someone’s personal residence as collateral?I have a family friend going through a bankruptcy (so horrible credit) but his personal resi...

Hello bigger pockets crew! I have a property in Grand Prairie, Texas that was purchased with cash back in April that I'm trying to do a cash out refinance on. This is my first refinance, and the lender I spoke with to...

I'm not sure where I am going with this, but what are the thoughts on someone having a need for an emotional support animal(prescribed by psychiatric doctor) and carries a firearm?I'll say I support the 2nd amendment ...

I'm looking for an agreement on collecting a referral fee or partnering on a listing agreement with a real estate agent. Any homes that don't fit my criteria to take as a Short Sale I will be sending to him. We agr...

Good morning! What is a standard broker commission in Indianapolis? I have a realtor asking for 7%. Is that standard in this market? Thank you!