I've been working with LoanDepot on a cash out refi for one of our rentals (a duplex).  I've locked in the rate, paid for the appraisal (which was completed today), paid for my credit check and submitted all the paper...

Hi everyone!I am a newbie to the real estate game, and currently looking to get into rental properties.  My initial goal is a 3 or 4plex, but I am hoping to build my portfolio relatively rapidly.  I am a scientist in ...

Hi Everyone,I am curious if I can seek some advice from the community. I've been under contract 4-5 times on multi-family buildings ranging from 6-8 units in Chicago and 1 18 unit building in St. Louis and every time ...

How much should you spend on a make ready. Most owners, myself included would like to have a good ball park number, depending on the property I am buying or turning over after a move out. Everybody has different opini...

Hey BP members, I'm in the midst of potentially making my first acquisition of a buy and hold property. Any third-party, impartial advice would therefore be greatly appreciated.The property is a two family home in nee...

Hello, BP community! I am a long-time lurker, newbie real estate investor and a first time home buyer...so I'd love to get some advice and feedback to help me make sure I'm on the right track.My fiance and I bought ou...

Hey everyone!!! I just put an offer on a 4 plex in Paso Robles Ca.... The rents in this area should be at $1250-$1350 a month per unit. My dilemma is this. One unit is renting for $1250 (which is perfect), one unit fo...

Hi Everyone,SEO is a scary thing when you first hear about it, but it shouldn't be. After reading books, and forums from though leaders in this topic my view has changed. I wanted to share my view, and hopefully this ...

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For the past many months, I've been working towards putting on a second conference for 2013 to follow our very successful inaugural event from last year. Along the way, I've run into many challenges, but v...