I am currently under contract for closing on a rental property in Huntsville, AL.  I chose Huntsville for a combination of factors - its population growth, job growth, low taxes and my affordable budget of 100k-160k S...

There's a duplex I'm looking at in Memphis, Tn (the Alta Vista area). The owner is asking $24,900. The rental payments are $830. The taxes are approximately $1,700 a year.  What else do I need? And, does this sound li...

What are the best areas to invest in in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas? I am looking to purchase my first property shortly and plan to purchase a duplex and house-hack the other unit. I am newer to Allegheny Cou...

Hello investor friends,I was analyzing a property recently for one of my buyer clients and thought it might serve as a helpful example for anyone considering a purchase in the Myrtle Beach area.  I used the BiggerPock...

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I’m reviewing a deal that appears promising (first time investor here). The property is in Lynchburg, VA close to downtown. It is old (built in 1900s) and the average monthly rent is approx $1600 for a prop...

hello BP in about two hours I'm going meet an agent to look at a 4plex right around the corner from where I live. I'm nervous and excited at the same time. The plex is listed for 200,000$ With three rented out for 105...

Has anyone heard of link options? I was on Wendy Patton's facebook page and she has something about them listed. I would love to hear any opinions. I usually work on lease options but this is something new.

Hello, Real Estate Pros: I am a new member of BP and Las Vegas resident. After 12 days on the market without an offer and no showings, I think the problem is the price—too high for the neighborhood. With our Realtor's...

I've been a big fan of Mint.com for years. It allows me to track everything I have, categorize, export, and graph. I can set budgets and goals. It has a smooth browser and smartphone experience. It syncs real-estate w...

Apparently, I've used the BP calculators too many times in the past and can't use them anymore. I'm really just trying to play with numbers and get some reps in to learn how to analyze properties for when I'm ready to...