I'm expecting to close on my first home in about a week. I'm buying a side-by-side duplex. I'll be living in one side while a tenant who already occupies the other side will be staying. Tenant has been paying $650/mo,...

Hi all, I'm hoping to buy my first rental soon, maybe the new year, and currently have zillow notifications on for MultiFamily properties around me. One that just popped up in my price range is a four-unit (2/2s) and ...

I will be investing with two other partners. We have already decided how we will handle the first deal. Partner #1 will provide all funds and be a silent investor for 50% profit/loss. Partner # 2 & 3 will handle e...

After reading some recent blog posts on BP this topic has me at a crossroad.  On one hand I can see where continually trading up may indeed build ones empire faster...I think.  In regards to trading up SFH rentals the...

I would like help analyzing a deal that looks good to me. Even though I am not able to move forward on it at this time I am trying to hone my analysis skills for when I can. Please give me your thoughts.1. Three tripl...

Hi, I’m a newbie, buying first property but in need of advice. Below is the backstory, I have a house under contract that I admired the remodel, got an inspection and a lot of things were wrong with that property. Tho...

ok, i want to make this short but it might run on.

i re-fied my primary residence and took about $100K out.
i just offered to buy my first rental and the seller accepted my offer.

the offer the seller accepted goes ...

Looking to make an offer on my first rental property. It is a two bedroom, one bath condo unit in Oak Lawn, a southwest suburb of Chicago. Neighborhood is a nice, middle class area.

Listed as short sale on ...

I've been checking out properties in Milwaukee to hold and rent. I'm out of town, so I'm doing my due diligence on-line. Can someone help me get a feel for the good or bad areas? Is there an online resource that can h...