Since Zillow discontinued it's support for rental comps analyzer, I am wondering, what tools are available out there? How do you run your comps?

I'm in the Portland Or area & this market is seriously inflated. As I'm looking at areas outside of Portland I'm finding 2/1 condos for under $90K, immediately creating positive cash flow. Are there high risks in ...

Do you recommend setting up an escrow account to protect all parties? can this be done or how do you handle the age old question concerning the mortgage payment.

How to Spot the Difference
Upfront Fees. Large upfront fees in the amount of $5,000 that will be “credited back to you at closing” are a red flag. There’s no need for a fee that high and typically those deals never c...

So I was raised in the virgin islands and then i joined the military and traveled the world. I just got out and when i was in the military i lived in japan. I just got out and im now im a job that is 100% travel. I w...

Hey everyone!My name is Landon Eskew, originally from Fort Morgan, Colorado and moved up to Williston to make it in the big time oilfields!Only now things are slow...I've got a nice business going right now that's kee...

Greetings fellow BP'ers!   I'm a novice real estate investor checking in from the greater Seattle area and I have one of my work colleagues to thank for introducing me to BP. After relocating to the Pacific Northwest ...

So I am finally ready to jump in and buy my first single family rental property. There is a city about 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis with property values that fit my financial strategy ($180,000 - $350,000 appr...

As a Real Estate Investor and/or Agent, do you have hobbies outside of doing Real Estate?  If so, what are they and how often do you get to enjoy your hobby or hobbies?  Thank you in advance for your reply. 

Hello BP Community!  I am looking for some insight.We are getting ready to rent out our first unit to long term tenants! We have listed a 2/2 home for $1200, and today we set a physical appointment with some intereste...