Hi Guys, I have finally decided to take the jump and get into real estate investing, through hard money lending. I am very excited, but as a newbie, I know that I have a lot to learn and figure out.  I know the busine...

We just rehabbed a foreclosed SFH and listed it for lease or lease/purchase. I got a call from a group that places mentally challenged girls with a caretaker. They have a house 30 miles out of town with 3 girls whic...

Hi BP,I've been communicating with the Orange County tax assessor/treasurers's office staff about obtaining a list of properties that have been tax delinquent between 3 and 4.5 years. They are taking their time to res...

I got a letter in the mail about TARP, P-PIP, and how a firm here in Vegas could buy my loan from the mortgage company then use TARP money to subsidize a reduction in principle/negative equity of my mortgage. I calle...

Hi all,Finishing a reno on my first investment property and plan to lease it as a transition/recovery house to someone I know through a non-profit. I already know lots of people wouldn't go down this path, so don't re...

Hi, all,I'm seeking to purchase a duplex, preferably a 4-plex, in Austin, TX within the next three months. I'm trying to understand what I need, financially speaking, before I go to the seller's agent to express inter...

I am looking to purchase my first real estate investment (house hack) in about 6 months. Does anyone have any zip codes/sides of town they would recommend for a good investment. I have been driving around looking for ...

Hi BiggerPockets community!
I’ve been self-managing a single-family rental (SFR) for a while now, and I’m interested in taking my property management skills to the next level. I’m considering formal training or certi...

Does it matter where you rental is? or are you guaranteed to get a section 8 tenant anywhere you make a rental unit and submit it to section 8?  Newbie here looking to get into first section 8 rental.

A recently trending thread started by @Brandon Turner discussed accepting section 8 from an existing tenant but having to accept a reduced rate as a consequence.  One of the comments made by Jonathan Cope recommended ...