I'm considering investing in a duplex that I will owner occupy.  The duplex was built in 1991 and is priced at 285k with an assessed value of 255k.  The listing agent said that the price was set where it's at because ...

I am a new OOS investor looking for some good ways to get to know your market. I’ve spent time scouring through the BP forums reading everything I can about different areas. I’ve checked out crime stats, average rents...

Hi everyone! I plan on living in Plano, TX for a W-2 job, and I am eager to buy a property in the city. I have been considering trying to leverage an FHA loan; however, there are not many affordable duplexes in the ar...

Aloha everyone. Newbie here. I'm  looking to make my first purchase also. Not so sure which way to go, househack or turn-key. Next year in 2018 Ill be able to leave DC area and take my job with me where I can go house...

Hello, I have a rental in New Haven, CT (3 Beds/1bad). It's currently renting for $2095 and the tenants are going to complete their first year in the property and intend to do a lease renewal. According to my property...

Hello contractors! I'm a real estate investor and software guy who is looking to understand the most painful part of your day-to-day jobs. What are the things that you grit your teeth through? The necessary evils? The...

What can I do to prepare me to become an agent once I get my license? Should I start memorizing scripts, analyzing my market, etc?

I wrote this a couple years ago for another audience and from some of the recent posts I have seen, I dug it up and figured I would share it here. The information is just as valid today as it was 2 yrs ago.

I recent...

I just found out that more than 80% of commercial real estate transactions have no buyer brokers. That means buyers are not represented or protected in commercial transactions! Is there a reason for that? Is it becaus...

From almost every recommendation I've seen, it sounds like direct mail is the best way to generate leads for rehabbing and wholesaling.  My concern is this:Philadelphia (in and around) is flooded with bandit signs.  I...