So we're about to make our first offer on an investment property that is a tricky-plex.  It was discussed on one of the webcasts, offering optional offers such as low ball bid with no inspection or raise the bid but s...

hello bp family. I need advice on usda loans. The questions I have are: When is it applicable to go for a usda loan? What are usually the criteria for getting usda loan? What are the pros and cons? How much of a down ...

Hello B.P.! I'm pretty new in pursuing my passion in real estate. I'm currently a student but I would really like to hear from you guys. I graduated with a Business Degree and I only have 1 accounting course left in o...

In order to diversify my portfolio I want to have cash flowing properties along side with heavy appreciating properties for equity growth. Now my question is to begin with is it a better idea to buy the cash flowing p...

I have 4 mortgages. 1 primary and 3 rental. I'm purchasing next rental. It's going to be my 5th mortgage. I was told by my two portfolio lenders that my dti is too high (>30% is it really high? ). They only count 6...

The title says it all. They're expected to raise rates another .75% over the next year so curious what impact that will have on real estate investments. I'm brand new with no investments yet but wanting to play the ma...

Hello All -

I am at a crossroads and wanted to get your opinions…

My situation: I graduated 3 years ago with $65,000 in student loan debt and have since narrowed that down to $35,000. I'm sick and tired...

Lets' start a thread about all the bailouts and foreign funds that are pouring in during this crisis!! Are we broke or what?

I WILL START the thread.

Merrill Lynch said on Tuesday it had won fresh backing totalling...

Hi all, 
I need some clarity. Should I get a pre approval for a hard money loan before searching for properties. Or do I find the property first? 

I'm looking for advice/opinions on what an individual's personal finances should look like before investing in real estate. 
Thanks!