Hello all! I'm wondering if there are any reliable websites or books that can help me get a better understanding on how to properly "predict" (loosely used) an upswing or downswing of a market. I want to get into sing...

What type of insurance is needed for a college rental house? currently duplex with 7 bedrooms rented individually soon to be 10. 
Any luck with a particular insurer? special considerations for student rentals?
Thank...

Hello guys,Just wondering if anyone can help me out here. Just about to close on a property soon and was wondering what my tax hit will be under these circumstances on a sales of a Los Angeles multi family property.Or...

Hi everyone,This is my first post on BiggerPockets!  I have been a big-time lurker on the site for many months now, and decided that I am ready to post my first question on the forums.  This might be a very newbie-typ...

Is it common for a landlord to negotiate the cost of rent to a tenant , For example say if a landlord has a property on the market for $700 and the tenant asks can the rent be reduced to $650 will a landlord consider ...

Hello everyone. I'm having a calculation problem and was wondering if someone could help me do some math. I have a private lender willing to borrow me exactly $187,131.95. They are willing to do a balloon of 10 ye...

I'm an newb that needs some advice. I'm wanting to start submitting some cash offers on some properties that interest me. What is the best way to structure these offers that would allow them to remain a strong of...

One of the most intimidating aspects of getting a loan is trying to sift between jargon and fact. For something as important as a mortgage there is plenty of misinformation out there. If you talk to five different peo...

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Chicago.

Purchase price: $517,000

Cash invested: $18,095

I'm currently in the process of closing on my first investment - ...

Anyone understand how HUDs new loss mitigation concept supposed to reduce mortgage payments? I'm not getting it. Particularly this paragraph here. I just don't see how the extra 2nd mortgage is supposed to (temporaril...