We are looking to eventually purchase a vacation home in Florida. We'd like something that we can use as a STR for a few years, and escape on our own a few times a year with family. I'm curious, those of you who are f...

What’s up BP,I’m 24 (25 next month) just closed on my second buy and hold multiunit rental last month.Around this time next year I’ll almost certainly be in a position to pay either property off while stillmaintaining...

Terms in CRE lending that everyone should know...Adjustable Rate Mortgage: Mortgage where the interest rate adjusts periodically up or down through a set index. Also called a floating rate mortgage.Adjusted Gross Inco...

Especially @James Hamling   , just read a market statistic and its mind blowing.The age of first time home buyer in California is now 49 years old, in 1980 it used to be 32 years old.In TX:  37 years old and FL is 42 ...

I don't care if you love or hate the current tenant at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This post isn't intended to be political.I am curious to get the opinions of other BPers on what the investing road ahead/climate looks li...

Hi all,Newbie here. Creating a written plan with some spreadsheets. The basic plan is to buy a duplex with 20% down (100k down for a 500k property). Annual cash flow around $2,500. After the property has appreciated a...

Hello all! I've been browsing the forums for a few weeks and learning lots, but I haven't found posts addressing this issue. I'd appreciate any/all input you folks can provide.We are about to close on a single family ...

I have an opportunity to purchase 2 properties (One 3 unit & 1 two unit) both full rented in a low income area. Houses are side by side to each other. The owner is willing to owner finance at $90,000 for both with...

This week we've got another great new Podcast featuring a familar face from the BiggerPockets Forums, Brian Burke. Brian is a full-time real estate investor that currently has hundreds of rental units and flips more t...

Hello BP,My Question: Which cities are prime for cash flowing 1-4 unit properties and what metrics specifically do you use and from what site? Census Bureau? REIT reports? etc.  Anyways, I'm working on selecting 2 cit...