I'm a landlord in New York City with 4 units and wanted to know how landlords in NYC collect monthly payments from their tenants other than by mailing a check?

The Dodd-Frank and SAFE Act created a new set of laws that cover real estate finance. As they relate to rent to own, or more specifically lease option agreements, it is important to know that any financing agre...

Can realtors/agents/managers share or show a tenant's credit report with the homeowner or landlord who has his/her house for sale?

Hey everyone! Would love tips from fellow Bigger Pockets investors on how to navigate my current life scenario. My wife and I recently moved to Austin, TX to start two new jobs. After moving, I found out from our loan...

I have an opportunity for a solid STR in the Catskills of New York, but it has a few hurdles.  1. It's rural 2. It would be an STR 3. The owner is willing to finance, but wants a 50% down payment (75k).
I've asked ar...

Hey BP Family,I need a little help with my situation.  I am going to look at a house tomorrow with a motivated seller.  She paid 130k, she owes 95k and is asking for 115k.  The house is in good shape but in a C or D n...

This is mostly just to vent...Can anyone explain how the OPA (Office of Property Assessment) comes up with home values? It seems to me that certain properties are targeted for higher increases. Particularly properties...

I have been getting prepared to present a seller financing package but I am unsure concerning taxes and the balloon payment. Will the seller have to pay taxes on the balloon payment? If they sell the property in form ...

I am interested in finding an inexpensive note flipper program similar to the one that Jerry Norton is offering.  Please help.

I'm looking to venture into a new business (currently a realtor) involving real estate and looking for ideas from others. I have 2 main topics to ask about:1) What method do you go about researching new markets? Are y...