What is your definition of a "REAL ESTATE INVESTOR"? I'd like to see how youBP members define yourselves. Who do you think you are? It may sound profound or egotistical it will make a differnce in your outlook as to w...

I'm trying to buy a 4 plex, and live in one of the units.The problem is that the rents are currently too low for the apartments to cash flow with all four units, and the rents would just barely cover the mortgage if I...

What are the best cities to buy investment property? Here is a recent article that precisely answers that question. Agree or Disagree? For the newbies out there, this will narrow your choices and make things simple.Te...

Here is the scenario: A. "Subject To" deal on the mortgage B. 30% equity is seller financed (to be paid in 10 years) C. Lender find out and Due-On-Sale Clause is triggered?.  Here are the questions1. How can I refinan...

I got the gist of foreclosure auction here in my area, but I am still unsure of how I should estimate indoor repairs for foreclosures. I can estimate things like siding, roof, grading by driving by, but most of the...

I have people tell me to send them investment properties that are good for rentals all the time when I am at Open Houses. I am in Orange County, California. I understand lot of investors are looking for cash flow posi...

Hey Guys

I'm new here and would love to answer any questions you have regarding getting financing for investment properties.

I'm an underwriter at a bank that specializes in real estate investment properties.

I'm a...

So I'll start off with the numbers with a home we purchased in Summerville SC. Purchase price: $217,500. Current principal: $204,000. Rent: $1,650. Mortgage: $1,216 We have lived in the home for two years and got orde...

I have a scenario where the tenants experienced financial difficultly in July and were unable, they claim, to pay Aug rent, due on the 1st.  They also noted via email there intention to move via a 30 day notice.  Howe...

First post here, thanks for the wealth of knowledge, I am facing a very challenging situation, hopefully experts can weigh in…
I currently have a SFH in a great location, excellent school district, have been renting ...