I am trying to help a friend with a situation and I am not sure the best advice to give him, so I was hoping BP could help.He is a tenant in SFH in DC. He rents a bedroom in the home and the owner got sick and stopped...

Hey guys,So I got a question which might sound dumb..Basically I am soon going to be able to finally purchase the apartment or flat I'm currently living in. I've saved up enough for a downpayment and since I live in a...

For the most part I'm venting here, but I'd love to know how many of you who are years into this and running a successful REI business for your selves, A) at the beginning felt like throwing your hands into the air, a...

Hello all, I have been reading Bigger Pockets for a while and listening to all the podacasts as well as reading all the recommended books. My question is what am I missing? I have been buying single family homes for 6...

Hey guys, I recently created an LLC to invest in real estate. I have been interest in real estate for years, but finally have the capital and partners to move forward. I am interested in all aspects, but would like to...

Wondering who out there uses a mortgage broker, who doesn’t, and why. I can’t see a downside to using a broker - it seems to save a ton of time and ensure that you’re getting the best deal. Insights and preferences to...

I sent out a mailer to all of the condemned and vacant properties in my city. I got a call back from an older mom and pop landlord who was considering selling one of their two unit properties. I met the sellers and to...

Hi everyone,

My name is Jabien and I'm a new member/poster from Portland, OR. I've been lurking on these forums for about 8 months, basically just after I bought my first house. I got the bug from watching fl...

This is my first time using a FHA 203 loan to rehab, for those of investors or contractors have experience using renovation loan, do you still have a contract between you and the contractor? I understand since the ban...

Want to house hack with my Wife and 2 kids in los angeles