My husband and I recently purchase our first joint rental.  We purchased it in our own names due to the better rate offer from the bank. With that being said, I appreciate the advice that indicates to designate yourse...

I have read a lot of post on here about how to actually access the cash from business cards and to feel safe doing it.  I have been doing this for a while and didn't realize people were having this much trouble with i...

I have read several BPers who wrote that they moved to the real estate industry because they wanted to retire early. I am just curious how much net worth (equity) would you be satisfied or feel safe enough to retire? 

Hi:
I am a newbie, have been reading a lot of blog posts on the site and I have been really motivated to get into REI.
I am looking for still undervalued markets in and around Chicago, Chicago NW, SW, South suburbs, W...

Hello,
my fiance has a 4-plex (he lives in 1 unit, rents out the other 3) where he is supposed to live for 2 years, since it's an FHA loan (per FHA rules). I am in a process of purchasing a house (short sale) under my...

Hey everyone,I'm a long way away from buying something and am mostly just working on a business plan right now!For people who do own apartment buildings of 6+ units now, do you contract ADT or some other online securi...

Hi my fellow BP folks I'm trying to figure out how to analyze neighborhoods. So my question too you guys is. Is there any clear cut rules to characterize it as A/B/C ???
Thanks

Hey there BP community! I'm currently looking at a property in north central Pasadena. The property pencils out for us, but I've heard the area around the interchange of the 134 and 210 freeways is dicey. I'm coming f...

Hello! I am an investor in Austin looking to buy a multifamily property in San Antonio. I go there for work multiple times per month but am very unfamiliar with the real estate values and best places to purchase. I ne...

Hi group!!So I have been looking into some deals in my local area.  I found one, a 3 unit, and have a question about evaluating the deal.  I have evaluated may opportunities, but this one is odd.  So like i mentioned,...