I looked for the answer to this question in the various threads but could find an unequivocal response, so for the avoidance on any doubt here is my situation/question.  I purchased a fixer property for all cash aroun...

How do you calculate debt to income ratio when you have rental property? Are we using gross rental incomes or net? I own two 3-unit buildings in the Chicago area and live in one of the units. Total gross rental income...

I'm pretty new to the site, but love it so far, some really good info. Anyways, I bought a house at a tax auction in kansas yesterday, this was my first tax auction I have been to, but have done 6 flips and figured it...

I'd love some input into the idea of buying cheap properties in a economically depressed area with cash, and selling them with owner financing as a means of income.
I have purchased two properties in the past with ow...

For tax purposes. I'm building a projection sheet for some brand new mobile homes that I'm bringing into my park. Since they will not be attached to the land, how will the county/city look at them each year for their ...

I understand that not everyone is going to like this post but I feel this is our duty to warn others of potential investment risks that could be prevented. This time, I want to expose the danger or buyings tax liens o...

Hi All,
Hope this note finds you healthy.
I'm selling a property which at the surface would make it seem that I am making a profit.  However, after taking into account closing costs (from purchase and then sale), Ca...

I'm looking to purchase a home with a conventional mortgage in a few months. My income for 2010 and 2011 were very good and 2013 will be my best year yet, however 2012 wasn't good at all. I'm debating whether or not t...

Hello there, My name is Rob and I am new to BP.  I joined because I have been lurking on here for a bit and learning as much as I possibly can about Tax Lien and Tax Deed investing. I am most likely going to pull the ...

Hello to my new BP team,Background:  I'm a Chicago native, I come from the IT sector (8 years), jumping ship and getting my feet wet in real estate investing full time begins now.   Goals:  Near-term, I'm looking to g...