Is it okay to use the recently sold function from the above mentioned websites for comps? or should an investor only use a real estate agents comps from the MLS?

I was just quoted $1600 for Geotech services. They will drill 2 holes to 25 foot depth or rock to evaluate requirements for new foundation/home.  How does this compare to what you've seen?

I'm refinancing my primary residence (2-unit, owe $30k), assessed value is $168-180k, that I plan to hold indefinitely. I don't understand how to evaluate the benefits and marginal cost of an additional $30k on hand, ...

Hello BP members! I have found my self in a pickle...i think? Selling my first house listed every thing went well buyer and i agreed on sale price. Now the home inspection.......Purchase agreement stated Home inspecti...

When I was working with a mentor a few years ago, he told me about a 1% rule. If the rent is 1% or more of asking price, it’s a deal. Has that changed to 2%?

Dear BP community,I need your help/input in my deal analysis. I have two options in front of me either to obtain a rehab loan, which will cost me $10k for six months ( points, fees, interest) or just finance the entir...

Found a MHP just north of Houston and it looks like a deal.  9-space park, city water/sewer, 4 units are park owned @ $680 each, 4 are tenant owned @ $175 each, 1 needs full remodel and is park owned and vacant but sa...

Hi everyone,I'm new to investing and one of the things I was reading about was how you should constantly be evaluating the trends of the market in which you want to invest in. What's the best way to do this? I've been...

Good morning BP. In no way is this a doom and gloom post. Watching the stock market lately and seeing how great the RE market has been since the crazy 08 crash I have been analyzing my properties to see how a market c...

Hello Amazing bigger pockets community,After reading multiple books on REI investing such as Million Real Estate Investor, ABC's of Real Estate Investing, etc, Some of the rules that I am frequently seeing is the cap ...