So, I'm looking to obtain an apartment complex that recently went back on the market, and I feel seller financing is my only option towards ownership at this point. On smaller properties (4 family) I've tried hard mon...

I'm a real estate agent in the bay area and have found that three and four-unit buildings with FHA loans don't ever pencil out because of the "self-sufficiency test". I'm wondering if (and where) agents or investors h...

once a seller asked me, in other words, 'so what do ya want? I got all kinds of properties, wutcha want?' and I remember fumbling through my mental script but now I'm thinking I should have told him what my heart felt...

I recently (...like an hour ago :mrgreen: ) went through this thread exploring the old argument between the cash flow guys and the appreciation guys.More specifically MikeOH and Nationwidepi (Mike and will) and off co...

Hi BP community!This is my first post here so I wanted to introduce myself and my situation!
I just got into Real Estate Investing buying my first home last summer. My goal for this summer is to become a Real Estate ...

Hello everyone. After spending a few years following BP I've finally completed my first rehab and flip and now I'm looking at multi-family units to buy and hold.I'm wondering if anyone has run into difficulty getting ...

Hi everyone,

I own a house that I plan on renting after I make some major repairs. Is a CL ad sufficient proof of intent for the IRS, or should I run a print ad before starting repairs?

Thank you!

I set up the solo 401k and I am the admin and trustee. I opened Fidelity's non-prototype retirement account and funded it. If I directly hold rental properties under the 401k, and only use this account for operating a...

I just read the article that was on this site " Investing in rental properties won't build wealth but this will".

To sum it up and NOT verbatim is says, it's a good idea to invest in rental properties but to think ...

OK I am still coming to terms with the current administration.(and may not ever) But what do you think will happen here? Do you think it's likely that he will be re-elected? If no, please input on who you think will ...