I am in the process of buying a single-family home in Texas from California (out of state). Is there a way to ensure that a home you want won't be taken by someone else? What is the best way to ensure that the seller ...

I'm hoping to get some feedback on an idea.  I want to find out if my firm's service is something that would be helpful to homeowner associations.My firm, B&W, specializes in negotiating with vendors, including bu...

My neighbor knows that I am a young investor, and I asked him to contact me first if he decided to sell. Well he's selling, and it's a pretty good deal. Anyway, I think I can make it even sweeter for both of us by sav...

Hey there everybody. I'm interested in hearing some opinions on different methods of tapping equity to acquire investment property.I purchased my primary residence in 2011 with 20% down and a 30-year fixed mortgage at...

My wife and I are looking to invest in a multifamily building on the north side of Chicago. We'll go from renting, to being landlords in an owner-occupied 3 unit building. Our real estate agent recommended someone at ...

Why would someone consider using a transactional lender to buy a short sale or REO? Since the loans are for such a short period of time, ¿how would they be able to pay it back by the time the 3-7 day term is up?

Hey there! I'm new to bigger pockets, looking to purchase my first rental property in the next few months.

I think most the most common con in rental properties that I hear about it tenants destroying or just not tak...

Hey BP community!
Back at it again and looking for some insight. Maybe someone has experienced this.
We are in the middle of permit processing from the City and a tree removal issue is holding us back (San Antonio...

Trying to get under contract on a 5-unit, and only basic table of rent, expenses has been provided. Seller adamantly opposed to providing bank statements for income/expense verification. Is that a huge red flag? Are f...

I understand the long term plan on 1031 exchanges are essentially defer, defer, defer, die.  But what happens if you defer, defer, hiccup.  Let's say you're on the 3rd or 4th exchange and for one reason or another the...