I'm about as green as it gets and currently running numbers on my first potential deal.  He's willing to do seller financing and the triplex is worth about 160-165K.  We can only scrape together 5% down currently-henc...

I'm past the biggest hurdle to getting started:  Belief.The second hurdle, I understand is taking action, which I'm past.  Speaking to Mortgage specialist, Real Estate agent on board, and lining up accounting even bef...

As a General Contractor I know I can build tons of equity into any home, duplex, or multi family that I build. I have too many examples to list. We used to call this “sweat equity”. However, banks these days hate that...

I have devoured the content here at BiggerPockets and I know I have been given the tools to step out and do it.
After I have written my business plan what do I do next? Find a mentor? Find a deal?   ????
I’m a late...

Hey guys!Ive been listening to the podcast at work and decided to give this a shot. Below is the spreadsheet model that someone posted and I decided to do an analysis on the first property I saw on realtor.com for thi...

Yesterday was the day (finally) the sheriff came to evict my inherited tenant! Upon his leaving, the tenant asked when he will be receiving his security deposit (I couldn't believe it).  In my leases, I include that t...

What’s going on guys and gals . I’m a young gentleman who just got out the marine corps and I am ready to take on the real estate investing life . I did a lot of studying and took notes while in the military and now I...

Hello everyone I have a question for the guys and gals who have been in the REI game for a long time. People are suggesting that this is probably one of the best markets to invest in now because of the housing situati...

Hi All,

I purchased a 2 family house that I am living in. I have 200k equity in the house, 450k purchase price and the tenant is covering all but about $600 per month in living costs including utilities. I wa...

I'm moving to Houston in the next 60 days. My background is 5 years as a mortgage lender, 6 years as a home builder, and 6 years as a real estate agent so I'm well versed and have bought and sold a few investment prop...