Good afternoon all,

I was wondering something.....

Recently, I just assigned my first contract. I am in the process of researching information on a few other properties. My question is.....

When you are looking at...

HI, I've got a 2 unit property. It's actually a single family house with a detached garage and an apartment above the garage. I've owned it for a little more than 4 years. I bought it for 202,000 and it appraised for ...

I would like to hear about your success and or failure to get a lower property assesment. I am looking at a fourplex that has insane taxes for the area it is in. It's current taxes are about $8600, . I am told that th...

I know there are a lot of hidden costs in buying a home to live in and even more when buying an investment property.  I am trying to figure out how much I can afford without taking on too much risk.  I'm planning on a...

Hello BP,First, I been reading around for a while and I love this site! Great people with great information. I'm looking to move from renter to owner. My question is should I buy a two family detached home or buy a si...

My wife and I just recently started our search for an investment property. We originally wanted a property in Libertyville, IL, but it went too quickly and then one went on the market in Vernon Hills. Our agent contac...

Hey BPers,I'm in need of some solid advice/guidance in my situation.I currently have a SFR primary residence in which I rent out two of the rooms. For my W-2 job, I travel a lot and am often times out at sea for weeks...

I wanted to ask the experts here how they go about doing due diligence on a property. What is your process and what I should be looking out for?

Thanks,
Chanel

Property- Duplex- Units are 2 br / 1.5 bath, ~ 1000 sq/ft- Attached garage- One of only a handful of duplexes on a main street that primarily has single family homes.
Numbers- Asking $189,000- Offer $205,000- 20% Dow...

Hi All, Looking for some guidance.  Last year I was working my "farm area" and had my eye on a very worn SFH.  Located and talked with individual listed on tax records (and wife).  He explains they left the property b...