A quick comment about Brian Gibbons, if I may.I have never met Brian but for the last several months I have been following his posts, along with posts from other people, on this blog. His posts have always been well t...

Hello BP!

I'm currently evaluating a SFH 3/1.5 in Indianapolis. House is 1150 sqft. The home will be completely rehabbed (cabinets, bathrooms, flooring, roof, furnace, windows, etc.). Built in 1978. Zip 46221....

As a beginner investor I was overwhelmed by all the help that was offered to me. However it eventually became apparent to me that most of the people I had been talking to were actually turnkey providers trying to sel...

Hi,After contacting a few lenders I’ve realized that the down payment money can’t be a gift. Does anyone have an idea how rigid is this rule and if there is a way to work around it. I did receive funds from my parents...

Hi everyone,Has anyone come across the seller not providing bank statements during due diligence?  Is this a red flag or something that is common?  Just looking to see how hard I should be pushing on this issue.Thanks...

As a rehabber, I'm willing to borrow money at more than the usury-limited rate of 10% (I live in California). I have seen posts in the past indicating that private money can be loaned at higher interest rates if the b...

Hi Guys,I need some assistance from you about what would be a good offer price on this fourplex:BackgroundI have an opportunity to purchase a fourplex in the Lowry/Stapleton/Fitzsimmons Medical Complex area in Denver...

Has anyone used Smartmove tenant screening?  If so what do you think?  Anyone use other methods?  I need to improve my selection process and need some advice/info.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/double-digit-rent-hikes-are-on-the-way-2011-01-13

A perfect storm is brewing for rents to rise.

Some highlights:

"Multifamily developers broke ground on just 114,000 units in the Un...