Given that there is such a liquid market of buyers online I was wondering what people's thoughts are on the commission paid to Realtors. A 6% commission has always seemed scandalously high to me given the typical amo...

Hi BP community! This deal is on the MLS - 3108 W Palmira Ave Tampa FL Property Highlights:-Great location (A- area of town, Hyde Park/Palma Ceia)-4, 1 unit apartments at 550 SF each -Asking $260k or $65k per unit-Ren...

So folks, after having made the commitment to buy an investment property, and having flailed about, not knowing my direction, making some random, bonehead offers, not knowing exactly what I want to do, etc., I think I...

Just got a call last night for what may be a great (amazing!) opportunity. A family member is looking to retire and offered that I could take over his entire business. We didn't get into the depth of details I'd like ...

Hello BP community!I'm in a whirlwind this week, and in some research this evening, i found this site and found a lot of good information and context for my thinking/planning.  mostly i am looking for a sounding board...

Howdy, Hope the detail proves to be helpful, I would appreciate all the helpful feedback I can get. Will be applying for my first mortgage loan in the next 5 months and want to ensure I am in the best position I can p...

I attended a high income seminar today. The sad part was that the seminar title was Strategic Defaults! The speaker was very high powered attorney in swfl that has been doing these for a couple years. The stats came f...

Hi Everyone,I'm getting mixed messages on whether to become a licensed agent as an investor. Some agents tell me that there are already too many realtors & investors. Also, It's not worth getting your license beca...

Hello All,Recently purchased a duplex in South Minneapolis. I want to save on remodel cost and put as much sweat equity as possible. The property really isn't in bad shape and in a prime location (couple blocks away f...

Hello friends,Please see the investment summary at the bottom of this long post.I just got off the phone with an owner who NEEDS to sell no later than December to avoid paying taxes. He has no income and has just inhe...