I am exploring using my VA benefits to purchase a multi. Since this would require the property to be held in my name and I live in one of the units, at least for a few years. How best to protect myself and my family f...

I came across the Federal Weatherization Assistance Program, while researching LEED construction this afternoon.  If you haven't ever heard of it, it is basically a program which pays to make homes more energy efficie...

Is there anyone in the San Diego area that is/or can recommend a custodian for self-direct plans?

At what point is there no more benefit to adding additional bedrooms? For example would there be any benefit converting an additional room to an additional bedroom if it already has 4 bedrooms?

Hello Bigger Pockets!We have finally gotten our first rental in Richmond, VA.  However, our property has not rented yet. It's located in an "up and coming" area, where you can see signs of renovations etc.  We decided...

I bought a fixer upper as my first home and was able to build some good equity. I tried to get a home equity loan with the intention to make a down payment on an investment property with the funds.I was told I could n...

Hi - 
new here and need tons of advice.. Looking at investing for a rental property, but plan to put 0% down..  I was told the conventional loan is the best way to go, but require at a minimum 20% down.. In addition,...

We started requiring our tenants to have renters insurance a couple years back, and I'm so glad we did. We already had one situation come up where our renter plugged the kitchen sink with the faucet running, stepped a...

So my wife and I were brainstorming thinking about how we want to establish our presence in this market and ran across an interesting predicament. She is looking to attend a class and get her license for real estate a...