I would like to get some opinions from experienced investors with rentals. When you run a credit check and criminal background check, what is acceptable? Am I correct in assuming that the majority of people renting a...

Hey - I'm a TX realtor and I have a licensed realtor who wants me to share deals with them from a wholesaler. Being new to this process, it seems a regular referral form won't work. And I've been warned from other rea...

Hello. I'm really hoping to get feedback from all of you and to say I'm excited to be here is an understatement.  I currently live abroad and I'm looking to return to the US and NY specifically, and start a real estat...

Investors considering Cape Coral should be aware that buying properties on well water will eventually catch up with you. The city has plans to bring in city water/sewer to the entire area over the next 10 years or so....

Hi everyone,I'm looking to grow my library and read more on real estate investing, and I was curious to hear if you all had any favorite books on the topic. I'd love to hear your suggestions! Thanks,Monika 

Newbie here. In doing some of the reading here on the site, I ran across this graphic. http://www.biggerpockets.com/rei/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Real-Estate-Cycle1.png

I realize that there a multiple versi...

Hi wonderful people!I'm a newbie who wants to invest in my hometown (the market where I currently live is too hot for me to start out in). I'm familiar with the area and the housing stock, but I don't know many real e...

I see alot of move In ready homes for sale in my city for 60k and less and I was wondering could I get a fha loan Conventional loan or any type of loan for 60k or less?

Hello to everyone.
Just wanted to say hi to everyone out there. I have just became a member of Bigger Pockets. I am learning my way around and hope to meet many new people through this media.
I am new Investor and tr...

How do I get a private lender to fund the first flip??