I am currently in the advantageous position where I live with my girlfriend in an affordable home that she owns.  I am not on the mortgage or title.  While I pay her rent there is no official document or lease.  This ...

For those of us who have never used a hard money lender, we have no idea how much out of pocket expenses we will need to get a deal done. Would someone be kind enough to break down the expenses, terms, what to expect...

I have always done my own taxes using the forms off of the IRS website. I was considering moving to tax software this year. I would love to hear recommendations for the different programs that are available. I a...

Hello...i found an ad for a JV on craigslist from someone who lives near me and this will be my first RE transaction where i will bring the funds and he will bring the deals. I was cautioned against finding someone on...

Guess I couldn’t delete my previous post, since in should’ve titled the topic correctly... however.. Looking into the 38106 zip code of south Memphis west of the 204 FWYLooking to connect with a Memphis, TN Realtor, I...

Dear BP Community, I am looking for some advice on the best business structure for a Property Flipping business soon to be established in Texas. I am reasonably new to the US real estate market and thus would apprecia...

Hi All,I am looking to buy a retail commercial property and looking for options for loan. I am planning on putting down 30% and take loan on the rest. I have invested in residential RE so far and understand financing ...

Just got a call from my realtor who was told by my lender (who tried to call but I was unavailable at the time) that the VA Loan Appraiser for my house said that the roof wouldn’t last for more than 25 years, and that...

Hi all, New to Bigger Pockets!! I'm seeking advice on adding self storage space to an existing 3 unit building. The property has an empty garage and basement that could help add cash flow to the bottom line... What ar...

My name is Ryan Hodges.  I purchased my first home in Olympia, WA when I was 20, moved to Seattle with my wife Rebecca a year later and rather than sell, we decided to become landlords.  Shortly after, we initiated a ...