I'm interested in investing in the Pittsburgh area looking for C class areas perhaps even some areas that are D+...I'm really focused on cash flow.  I have some experience investing out of state...Detroit,St. Louis,KC...

I'm sure all the "flippers" out there read the subject and said, "That's not true!". I would say it all depends. The reason I'm writing this is because as I was speaking with a "short sale expert", she informed me t...

When screening tenants, in addition to running a credit report, checking landlord references, and checking bad tenant databases I also try to check the applicant's social media accounts. Some people have their account...

Hello BP Members,I recently bid on and "won" a property at an auction that occurred this past early March.  Prior to bidding, I did my due diligence and felt comfortable bidding (i.e. ensuring it was a 1st mortgage, t...

My closing attorney wants to walk away from this Fannie Mae Foreclosure property, get my deposit back and forget it. Essentially, the deed does not describe the property boundaries, but rather refers to a lot number o...

I was listening to Brie's podcast this morning and I started thinking about which class, over the long run, is the best for rental income (and headaches) : A, B, C, or D. I don't want to quibble about definitions, so ...

What is a safer bet, investing in commercial buildings, or investing in residential properties. If you become a local landlord to shops in a town, would that be better then if you had homes there?

Thank you.

Hey everyone!My wife and I are very young (both 21) and we have our first baby due in October. To make a long story short: I am wanting to get a headstart on real estate investing. As of now, I am really thinking it i...

I see John Fedro's post that Oklahoma requires a Mobile Home retailer's license . This has just further confused me. I found a deal to buy a mobile home and the seller is extremely motivated. However I'm hesita...

My brother and I are both interested in purchasing rental property, and we have what appear to be very different ideas about what a good rental property purchase is. I'm curious what more seasoned investors think of t...