I’m a 28 year old foundry worker in Iowa with a big interest in real estate, becoming a landlord to be more specific. Last summer, I took my first real step to financial freedom and purchased my first home as a birthd...

I've been looking at padmapper/craigslist and local apartment communities, I'm wondering how much exactly a house would increase your rental revenue if everything else is the same. My market is a college town.

Prope...

Hello everyone,Some of you have spoken with me in the past and met me in person. I've been a member of BiggerPockets for quite some time now. I've also been an active investor for quite awhile as well. Because of my l...

Im curious to know why some investors choose to go it on there own while others choose to partner, or employ a RE Agent to help them find deals...What are the Pros and Cons? 

Investment Info:

Condo buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $192,500

Cash invested: $25,000

This "condex" is a shared side-by-side duplex in the north end of Manchester. Each unit has 2 bedroo...

Hi everyone.Second house hack underway.. *hopefully, fingers crossed*The home is a single family - converted to multi family with split water and electrical. Based off the city zoning map, it is zoned as R-1 (Resident...

We are about to begin the process of purchasing our first home and I was hoping for some insight into the pros and cons of getting a 15 yr fixed mortgage with the following scenarios: 1) minimum down payment, and make...

Sometimes when people hear the kind of interest I pay they will get so excited about loaning me money that they want to hand me a big check right on the spot. This is not the way to handle the situation. I want them...

I am newer to Bigger Pockets, but have been absorbing all the podcasts, forums and education available here over the last several months.  This website is an unbelievable resource.  I just completed my basement finish...

So, would a lender factor in tenants already living in a multifamily unit when calculating my DTI? I am looking for a first home and my DTI ratio isn't so good right now because my wife went back to school. Anyway, we...