Hi BP Community,
I am currently looking into a 19-unit apartment complex in Chicago and after speaking with other investors, the term "preferred return" kept popping up. Can someone provide a simple example as to how...

My name is Bernie Germani, and I'm from Lakewood California((near Long Beach). I have been orginating mortgage loans since 2000. In 2007 I started to sell residential REO property for an asset manger. I also just star...

I'm practicing my underwriting on various local apartment complexes and found an interesting case that I wanted feedback on. Perhaps my method of running the numbers is wrong, I'm forgetting something or the local mar...

Hello, all. First post here after lurking for quite a bit.I own a home in east Austin, TX that has appreciated greatly. I would like to build a storage container home at the back of my land and rent out the older home...

Hello, I am new to real-estate investing and I am trying to educate myself as much as possible. When you look for a property to buy, how do you determine if the property is under or over value and how do you determine...

Here's a very bizarre scenario that I'd like to bounce off of all of you.  I'm looking at a property that has a house, and 2 duplexes on some acreage.  Three of the 4 units are already rented, and the 4th isn't curren...

I’m looking at buying some condos for rentals. These condos have HOA fees. Should I avoid HOA fees always?

thank you,steven 

I am 17 years old and trying to do everything possible to get ready to jump into REI by age 20 with a small multi family property (3-4 units) in my college town that would allow me to house-hack. My main problem is pr...

I just finished my first purchase. It was a SFH and I went that route because it was my first and I wanted to keep the first property as simple as possible. My question is which do you guys feel garnishes the most sta...

I have an opportunity to invest in trust deeds in Orlando, Fl, which is close to home. I put 50% and the buyer puts 50 %. I take a 1st lean holder position for 60 months at 9% with montly payments. Can anyone gi...