So, I recently listed a property for rent or for sale by owner.  I have had several inquires about the property as a rental and the majority of them have been people on disability benefits.  I know enough to know that...

Hello all, first-time poster on bigger pockets. Sorry in advanced if it's a long complicated post! I'd been listening to the podcast for about 4 months or so, even started getting prequalified for a mortgage but never...

My wife and I have been interested in the real estate business for some time now.  My question is, can I maintain my current full time job and work as an agent at night and on weekends?  My main goal is to get my feet...

I'm starting to think more broadly about how to structure different "buckets", one of which is an IRA. I'm potentially interested in rolling an existing IRA into a self directed IRA to purchase a multifamily with the ...

Hello,My apologies if this topic is covered elsewhere. If so, feel free to point me to it. We are about to acquire a 10+ unit multi-family residential building in Chicago built c. 1970, and are exploring options for u...

Looking for feedback on my first real estate deal.  I am planning to build an 800 sqft. loft apartment over my free-standing garage (at my primary residence) and turn it into a short-term rental marketed through AirBn...

I'm putting together my website, and a new blog, documenting my beginnings into the world of Real Estate. I'd like to know what YOU did in your first month as an agent. Please attach your contact info/website, becau...