Hi. We will close next month on our first short term rental SFH in FLL, Florida. We were wondering if it is still recommended to take wind and flood insurance; even if we are in a flood zone X and our bank doesn't req...

I passed FL agent exam yesterday. As a full time medical informatics, I like my job, so I will continue it. My home is in Tampa FL area. Real goal to get the license is to build our personal property profile in a no t...

I am new to REI and my goal is to learn as much as possible in the field before buying my first property. After reading many threads, it seems the best way to do this is to get either a real estate or broker license....

Hello everyone so I have a bit of an issue. Setting up my rental property but during the inspection it was found to have Federal Pacific circuit breaker which likely in Florida disqualifies it for insurance (obviously...

Hi everyone - I'm new to BiggerPockets and am researching our first multifamily unit in San Francisco Sunset District (or Oakland if the numbers won't work in SF). My husband and I have been renting and saving and are...

I am exploring using my VA benefits to purchase a multi. Since this would require the property to be held in my name and I live in one of the units, at least for a few years. How best to protect myself and my family f...

Looking to find out how the process for foreclosures work.
Is this the same as going to a counties auction and purchasing the redeemable deeds there?
Can hard money be used at these type of events and if so who woul...

Hello BP!I'm new to the Dallas Fort-Worth area and interesting in some properties. I'm looking for a 120k - 150k 3bd / 2ba buy and hold SFH rental property in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in a B neighborhood. Could some...

When investing in real estate in Texas is a real estate attorney used or a tittle company used for closing? I've read somewhere that every state is different and that Texas requires the use of a real estate attorney f...

Hi everyone, purchasing with cash and want to finance after I have a signed lease ( long term rental). Have not used BP forms, anything I should be concerned about? Any specific lender recommendations? 
Thanks for an...