What is the average labor/material cost to build a 2-car framed garage in Chicago? We need concrete poured too, along with electrical.  We realize this may require permits, etc. but are looking for a general rangeThanks!

Hello-I did some research last year regarding vacation rentals in Hawaii. I was thinking of buying a small 1 bedroom and renting it out daily weekly and monthly through airbnb, homeaway. Does anyone have any knowledge...

Hello Everybody!I am a software engineer working in wall street and living in Queens. I am looking to start investing in real estate, especially multi-family houses for cashflow and appreciation. Like most BP members,...

How long did you wait before you did you first purchases on a rehab? how long did you study and learn about it before you took the hit and went for it?

With speculative development financing in Belize being difficult or perhaps non existent and title ownership being as safe as in the US, we thought it be worthwhile to connect to an investor/s stateside to discuss sev...

Want to see if anyone has ideas on how to go about this situation. My friend partnered with another investor in a 50/50 deal where they invested into building a new property. Now the construction is almost done but th...

The tenant wants to participate in a foster dog program, where they would take dogs (only one a time) for a few weeks. They already have one dog (one that they own) and it's very well trained (I've been over there alo...

HI all! I have a unique situation that is a little outside of the bounds of our typical investing questions.In the middle of me actively looking for a rental property, I found out that I'm going to be a grandma!! This...

Hello!Looking to start my REI journey. Based in Colorado Springs, CO. Right now I'm working on the first part of everyone's work in this field - education. From what I've learned thus far I'm mostly interested in firs...

Freddie Mac has unveiled some great changes for real estate investors which should make it much easier for all of us to expand our real estate portfolio.  Since these loans offer some of the best terms and lowest down...