I've had the idea for about 6 years to start flipping houses, with the goal of owning a couple of rental properties. Two years ago I actually quit my job and moved somewhere that had a good market (at the time) and t...

Just had our inspection for a small lakeside cottage ($117k accepted offer). There were lots of rotten floors (had been hidden under furniture and rugs for staging, ugh) and there was also a broken piping that happene...

Hi BB Forum,You may have read our first forum post a while ago about getting started and more entrenched in the industry on a full time basis in the following capacities: - Wholesale (Stage 1)- Fix/Flip (Stage 2)- BRR...

Anyone have experience going through this ?

I felt comfortable moving forward for an applicant for one of my rentals but just to cover me a bit I asked for 1.5x the deposit. The applicant was unwilling and kind of up...

I've been a real estate investor for many years now, but mostly passively.  My biggest "active" success so far is an all cash deal I just rehabbed and rented out in Baltimore City last year.  Learned a LOT!Bought prop...

Hi Friends,I started researching and learning about REI a short while ago. I guess I assumed it would be easier getting started than it's been. I found myself feeling really discouraged because I haven't been able to ...

I have a house in major disrepair that I want to Fix-Up.Asking price is $80K and I'm looking to get it for around $60K.Its was built in 1895 and has city water and a septic system.The heat was supplied by Gas stoves/h...

Most of us don't bat an eyelash when it comes to setting aside x amount of dollars every month for some form of 401(k), Roth IRA, or the like. But if asked to invest in real property, - emphasis on the "real" - you ar...

I was wondering what obstacles rehabbers have in Detroit, I’ve heard permitting can be tough. What are some things to look out for when looking at distressed houses?

I was contacted by a seller because of one of my mailers. He has power of attorney for his mother and is needing to sell her house. To make a long story short (can expand if necessary), the property is legally owned b...