We're about to close on our first rental property (woo hoo!). Does anyone have a go-to list of what needs to be done next? This can include how to get tenants, is it imperative to set up an LLC, and anything else you ...

So I am an absolute newbie. I'm in the Suburban Philadelphia area where the market is crazy right now and it's so difficult to find a deal to make money on. I'm sure I'm not looking in the right places because of my l...

I had MassSave do an audit and they said half of the house has minimal insulation. They'll do blow-in insulation in the attic on top of what is already in there as well as in the walls that need it for $800. Is it wor...

I have been involved with an MLM for a little over a year now. I am mildly successful, bringing in about $300 a month with a monthly expense of $100. This is prior to taxes. To get to the next level, I'd really have t...

Just wanted to reach out to the community for some feedback on how to maximize a modest monthly budget to get that all-important first deal done.  I'm interested in wholesaling and buying subject to.  I work full time...

First time 1031 Exchange user. Hoping to do an improvement exchange. I've got $230K in equity from my relinquished property to spend. And a target property that I think I could get if I offer $160K cash. Is this all O...

So I'm about to write an offer for a prospective deal, and I'm pretty sure I've buffered enough renovation costs for the amount I'm offering. However, I'm concerned about the costs I may incur during the due diligienc...

Hello BiggerPockets Forums!I currently live in the suburbs of Chicago, and have a mortgage on my house. I am looking into ways to purchase real estate with little money down.I work downtown, and it is a 1.5 hour commu...

Along with many others I'm sure, I read "The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs" by @J. Scott. Great book by the way so if you haven't gotten around to it, do so (it's a quick read). Since reading it I've felt like it nee...

Anyone see this: Fix Housing First?

Any thoughts?