Brandon Turner asked a question about what "problem properties" would you never want to buy, here.Yet many of us HAVE bought what turned out to be problem properties.  I bought a duplex in a D neighborhood that cash f...

Hey everyone,I've been listening to the BP podcast for some time now and finally decided to join the forums after closing on my first property (via Roofstock) this past week. Looking forward to learning more and hopef...

My husband passed away tragically 7 weeks ago and I now have insurance money to pay off our investment condo that we owe $115k at 4.1% interest (733 a month)  We have a tenant in there and it pays for itself but I’m w...

I’m about to close on a residential property and want to ensure everything goes smoothly. I’ve reviewed my Closing Disclosure and gathered all necessary documents, but I’d love to hear from those who have been through...

I like many others wanted to get the best bang for my buck in my first real estate investments.  I decided I could do the work and manage the rental properties myself. I thought to myself, man, I don't want to pay som...

My bank, BB&T, is calling in a loan on our office condo because we're selling it and owner financing it. Is there any way to convince BB&T to continue the mortgage? They said it because of the deed change.

I am a licensed contractor in Orlando, FL.  I am looking for an investor who would be willing to partner with me to flip properties in my area where I get paid in 2 ways: to do the remodel, but charge less than my nor...

I'm an owner of an underwater house that I can't sell. Looking to move out of state but I am not sure what I should do with the house. I guess I need to learn about being a landlord and how I can get the house rented ...

I am going through my worst experience of my young REI career so far. I imagine some of you have had massive stress and headaches from underwriters so before I whine and complain I'd like to hear an airing of grievanc...

I would like to know... when you analyze a potential rental property deal, do you "stress test"? for example:Crank your vacancy up to 12%? Figure you expenses at refi could go up x amount due to higher interest?Or doe...