I've read how people create an LLC for their REI adventures and secure commercial loans versus getting conventional loans under their personal names. To my understanding the commercial loans closer quicker and are an ...

I just wanted to post a deal on here that I just recently came across.  I am new to Bigger Pockets and would like any advice at all when it comes to looking at this deal.  It seems to be way to good to be true.  I hav...

I'm wondering how you tell if you have a good deal if it is financed using a VA home loan (0% down). The numbers are very different on a property that is 80% financed and 100% financed. Especially when multi family pr...

Starting this thread after reading through the "Austin is Hot" thread.  After reading that thread, the Austin atmosphere looks similar to California.  I'm a California investor and certainly a dearth of deals out ther...

I hate to be a downer, but with a significant overhaul of the tax code recently we are seeing first hand some RE investors (and individuals) get hit with huge tax bills and sometimes penalties.  There are tremendous b...

So stil stuck on the LLC thing.  Please help me.  First, does anyone know if my revocable living trust can own my LLC?  Makes no sense to have a trust to protect your assets if all your assets are in an LLC and not in...

As an active investor in the DFW area, mostly Collin, Dallas, and Grayson counties I am often asked if we are in a bubble. My answer is no, at least at the moment. The reason I say this is my day job is a mortgage l...

Hi everyone,

I am looking to purchase a piece of property in Philadelphia using a conventional mortgage in my name and later transfer it to a newly formed LLC. A previous post from 2008 states banks won't let you do ...

- In Miles, Hours Or however you would like to measure... - What was the FURTHEST distance you have bought an investment property from where you reside?

I was curious if anyone had any success with green investing. I have a passion for renewable energy and real estate investing as well and wanted to merge the two. Since I currently work for a renewable energy company ...