I searched the forums & found many situations involving private money, but couldn't find any like this.  How is private money classified/structured if there is nothing being asked for in return - no returns or int...

What is the best way to set up your properties? An LLC or Land Trust and what is the best way to get this set up? Also, how do you go about getting a loan for you next property? Do you apply with your own personal c...

Hello BP!I have a meeting tomorrow with a close friend of mine, who has deep pockets, and I'd like to run the idea by him of investing together. I'd love to do some rental deals with him, but I'm unsure of how to stru...

Hi, I have a lot of owners in my area that are interested in selling their property, but as you can imagine, the potential hit of taxes tends to deter them from pulling the trigger. I have begun to consider the idea o...

Looking for my first investment property. I'm 25 years old, married with a child on the way. I have been able to save about $20k and am ready to purchase something that will supplement our monthly income without takin...

hey guys,

I am getting ready to do a double closing on a SF home that will be a cash deal for both parties involved.

I had a lady contact me to find her a specific property she wanted at a specific pric...

Hello,I want to know what is the truth on "Earnest Money".I've heard some investors say that didn't have to pay.Others said, they only paid $ 10.One investor paid $1000.So I guess my question is, who makes the determi...

I'm new to RE and I'm interested to buy property for long-term hold & keep with cash-flow in mind.The issue is I don't have time nor expertise to analyze properties across the country and determine which can cash-...

I am starting a partnership with a friend where he found the deal and will do the work, while I put up all the money. The issue is he has to initially buy it in his name because he is doing a shortsale. How do I prote...

Hi i'm a total newbie to real estate investing and was curious if the following is allowed/possible. I''m thinking of using a conventional loan to cover 80% of the property and another conventional loan through a diff...