I am a newbee in investing. Besides absentee owners, which is the best list to target? Bankruptcy, tax liens? And what is a good number to start for direct mailing? Being new I have limited budget. Your help is greatl...

If I want to get an FHA loan from the bank, and I use a co- signer with W2 year. And I have the other requirements. ( employment ( new job), good credit( above 700) and low debt? The reason I am asking is because I ha...

Good afternoon BP. Here's my dilemma. I purchased a duplex back in November of 2013. I stay in boothwyn pa. We just got a few days and heavy rain and my basement is taking on water. Not flooding but it seems to be com...

Hey BP Nation! Wanted to take the time to introduce myself to the BP community and tell the world how excited I am for this new chapter in life. After serving in the military and working in finance, I realized that ti...

Dear BiggerPockets BrainTrust:Folks, I'm about to pull the trigger on my first deal (tommorow?!?) and I have questions. I'm purchasing a 4600SF commercial building 30 feet off the main Square in small town Indiana.  T...

Hey BP Community, not sure how introductions are supposed to look, but here I go!I'm 25 years old, I've been married to my wife, Stephanie, for about 6 months, and I'm a newbie real estate investor living in Fullerton...

Hello everyone,What strategies do you use to screen student tenants, mainly to make sure they will be able to pay the rent over the whole lease period. Whether they were undergrad, grad, or even international students...

Hello fellow Kansas City investors!I've recently done a couple investments around KC, but the contractors I used for various professions burned me and cost me precious time and money. I'm looking for a reliable, reaso...

Good Morning Everyone,  I am just beginning my road on the real estate career path.  I am taking my pre-licensing classes beginning in September and should finish by the end of October if the projection is correct.  I...

I’m entering my senior year of college and want to get into REI.It’s easy to read books and understand concepts, but making a plan and working at it is a little more complicated.Does anyone have any advice on finding ...