Short version: We hope to convert our garage to an apartment for our sick parents. But for same reason (sick parents) we might sell in a few years. Need to convince the family that sacrificing a garage to gain an apar...

Hello everyone within the Bigger Pockets Community,My name is Robert Chaiton, I am here on bigger pockets because I have a passion for real estate investing and am willing to listen and learn from anyone in the indust...

I've drafted a simple plan for 2018. My goal is to purchase my first property by the end of 2018. Just thought I'd share with everybody!Step 1: Education (January 1 - April 31)- Read as many books as possible and deve...

Hi BP community!I’m looking to meet investors in and around the area here who help me get into the real estate investing field. I have read books, and seen a lot of videos on how to do it, but I want some hands-on-exp...

HI! Any recommendations for good property managers for a 2 unit multi home? Logan Square Area.I am a new homeowner, and by extension, landlord, to a recently bought Chicago 3 flat (3 unit multi home). I plan to live i...

I listed my home for sale at reduced price in hopes of EMC mortgage co. accepting the reduced price. Now the interested buyer wants to know if- once they put the contract down- we would rent to them until the short ...

How will an eviction affect a tenant.Donot put any thoughts of human factor/feelings here.Plz comment as you are in my shoes and you running it as a business Scenario: Had a flip project ,did 85k worth of rehab ,put ...

Two questions - can there be circumstances where a 1031 is a bad idea? And. Did anyone chose just not to do a 1031. And give the reasons.

Hi All, I had an idea recently to essentially pay 0 costs out of pocket for a home. Please tell me if I'm crazy for even thinking of using this method instead of just going with a 5% down 0 point 2.75% 30 year convent...

Yesterday I closed on my first RE deal in Washington State.  I started really thinking about RE in June of last year.  Then I found a local RE group in August or so, met my RE Agent, and was directed here.  At that ti...