Last November I closed on an owner-occupied duplex in Provo, Utah for $280,000.  We put 10% down with a Portfolio Loan from US Bank but since my wife is an agent, we got 3% right back.  Seller paid closing costs which...

Hi everyone. Posting here to see if I haven't thought of something. My family and I are moving to Oahu in a month. There I will be working as an engineer. Leaving behind in Chicago 2 properties; a two-flat and a three...

For a new investor interested in cash-flow and appreciation only after 10-20 years (dont care so much about fluctuation before). For an investor who plans to hold everything, what should they do to protect against pot...

Wondering what actual real estate investors have to say about this subject. I don't get up early (wake up between 7:00 - 8:00 most days, 9:00AM + on the weekends). I feel that I am having moderate-high success thus fa...

OK...this is NOT just because I am a sucker for time travel stories BUT...this forum thread will hopefully HELP both beginner and experienced investors alike. How? By openly sharing the mistakes that each of us have m...

So here's the deal. In a few months I will be quitting my job, moving back to Orlando (A market I know very well) and using a $300,000 investment to kick start my venture in real estate. A small portion of this money ...

Hello,I am a new investor looking to make my first commercial RE investment.  After working with an agent of a little over a year, I have been unable to find a suitable investment property as most in my area are which...

Hi all! I've been reading and listening to podcasts pertaining to real estate agents and real estate investment. I plan on in January taking the real estate pre-licensing course. I am currently a nurse working 5 days ...

Hello, all,
I just recently joined BP after enjoying the podcast for some time now and I feel I'm in a great position to find / acquire my first rental property for house hacking, and would love and appreciat...

Hi all,Thought it was about time I officially introduced myself. Been lurking the forums for a while, but the time has come to break the ice and take the plunge. Seems like a good place here with lots of like-minded f...