It looks like the rule is that you can't get a mortgage for less than a 20% down payment for a non-owner-occupied investment property. Is there a way around that? How do you do it?

Life can be very unpredictable.
Something I could have never predicted was becoming a brokerage owner at an early start in my real estate career.
Being thrown into an unfamiliar industry, I was entrusted with managi...

New student renters graduating next year will pay upfront x13 mos' rent and water bill ($75.00/ mo). ( they will pay all utilities). Will reimburse water fee if they overpaid at lease' end. Anything else we need to be...

Hello everyone, my name is Brian Leady I have been a member since 2014, but have never posted on the forums because I have been sitting on the sidelines of real estate investing.  A few months ago I decided that it wa...

I know that this site (biggerpockets.com) is mainly for the US but I hope I can catch some interest. Actually, though I am from Canada I don't feel like the US is another country in some ways as both countries are on ...

I'm interested in feedback on kitchen and bathroom upgrades for rentals. We are currently rebuilding one property from a fire, so that kitchen is being covered by insurance, but it's been a good learning opportunity f...

Our out of state tenant just informed us her house was broken into today. Nothing major happened but wanted to make sure we aren’t missing anything as to what our responsibilities are as landlords.

Hi All,Name: Arjay VergaraAge: 26Occupation: Mechanical EngineerLocation: Central JerseyI have recently gotten married back in August.  My wife and I were fortunate enough to purchase our first home together (single f...

Good afternoon BP users,I am interested in getting into the REI industry and I’m curious to know if there is a way to get a down payment via alternative financing or private lending. My family and I are interested in ...

I have a few properties here in Brantford, Ontario but am very intrigued with the U.S. I'm also looking in my own city for deals but with house prices skyrocketing Its becoming harder.I have been reading up on the tax...