I know I am dating myself but I started my REI journey in 1980 when rates were 15%. The strategies that worked for me in those double digit times were house hacking and carry backs. I also found a buy and hold that wo...

Hello Community,I am a first time rental property buyer looking to buy property in Atlanta area. I recently heard a podcast episode on BiggerPockets () that talked about how there is frenzy with real estate buying due...

Let's assume that I can pull out approx. $225,000 in equity from my home. Let's also assume that if I do nothing with it I am able to pay the monthly note to satisfy the loan. Seeing that rates are pretty low right no...

Hey All,
Has anyone had any success with having their capital gains tax excluded upon sale of your property after living there for only 1.5 out of the last 5 years?
In Garrett Sutton's book, "Loopholes of Real Estat...

Ive been looking at new constructions by KB Homes, Pulte, Trumark etc. How we compare them before buying a new construction. looking at homes in Bay Area.  Any resources to read about them. 

Hi Everyone,First post on BiggerPockets so I hope I'm not overstepping with the question.I am trying to compare two financing options for a 4-plex in NJ. The property itself is a vacant 4 unit that, after rehab (~$125...

Hello,Can anyone recommend a insurance company that has good quotes for an apartment building?  I just I will be closing on a 6 unit in a couple of days and I got an insurance quote for 3000 a year.  I am not sure tha...

In wholesaling properties, who is responsible for getting an appraisal done on the property?  And, should the appraisal be done before or after getting the contract signed by the seller?

Hi Everyone! I’m looking to purchase an investment property in Memphis and want to make sure I’m properly insured. When discussing insurance with a local agent, they were adamant that I should consider earthquake in...

We have purchased a detached condo in Florida. It is covered by an HOA and then we get the “walls-in” policy. For the contents coverage, is there a rule of thumb for how much coverage we should have for a 3 bedroom/2 ...