(Hopefully) Soon many of us "newbies" will be making their first moves in the REI world. It's quite a daunting idea that seems to overwhelm a lot of first time buyers for various reason. One reason that I have recentl...

Hi everyone! I'm really new to real estate (and BP), but have saved up enough to hopefully make my first purchase by the end of this year. I was wondering if anyone else is thinking of doing the same, and what type of...

I have a question about foreclosures. I know that in most states, when a property is foreclosed and goes to the courthouse auction and you are the high bidder, you own the house that day. In Michigan, if someone doesn...

Hi, i am having some problems trying to start out the family business. We have tried every finance company in the area and at least 4 different banks. They all have told us the same things on why we have been denied. ...

Although it scares the hell out of my wife I am developing an interest in rental properties and I'd like some advice. I am fortunate enough to earn a very good living that allows for 3-4 days off per week due to a com...

Hey guys,

I just joined Bigger pockets. I started following the site on Facebook maybe a week ago! I am located in North Carolina. I am looking to get into real estate and think that mobile homes would be a great pla...

I see a lot of beginners on BiggerPockets using the 1% rule to buy small multifamily products such as duplexes or quadplexes. I own and manage over 1,600 units, and I started out in the multifamily world by buying dup...

This was an interesting one. The heat at one of my units has been wonky -- its steam radiator heat with the old-school upright radiators, and some were giving off great heat and some were not. This particular unit has...

I just received my appraisal back on my first property (duplex).  It came back 11K under the purchase price agreement.  Not really sure what to do now.  Any advice?I reached out to my agent already.  She unfortunately...

Not sure if this is right thread to post this question. Let me know if that is not.This questions is related to residential property in california.  As per California laws, seller has to disclose any known material de...