I am 71 years old and retired. I am taking my social security benefits but I also have savings in a 401k, and a Roth IRA.  I've been approached by a local real estate investor to become his "private lender" on fix and...

There are numerous ways and strategies to invest in commercial real estate since there are many asset types (office, industrial, multifamily, retail, etc.) in the sector. Investing in commercial real estate is a comp...

Anyone have a source of an inexpensive automated direct mail campaign site? I purchased a list from ListSource.com and am looking for ways to do direct mail without all the hassle. This will be my first attempt a...

I'm trying to decide where to invest my money. I'm torn between investing in a traditional multi-family rental property in the Philadelphia or purchasing a vacation rental in the Catskills or the Hudson Valley.  I've ...

Hi I was wondering what would be the best way to prevent a house from flooding other than not buying a house in the flood zone.  There is a house in the north suburbs of Chicago in a amazing school district, but its i...

Hello - I'm in the process of purchasing my first Single Family Investment property and I have a few questions as to how to go through with the purchase -- My Father has offered to be the bank as I don't have 25% down...

I'm just starting out, so linked below is a short member introduction post that outlines my goals and general background.Linked HereI decided to test the waters in my own local community first, a small college town co...

Hi BP members,I am doing research on ways to maximize my return on a 3 family I purchase this past year. I've read a little about lease options and am looking for some members who may have had experience structuring t...

Ok, so I've searched and come up dry on an answer. I am looking at assuming a VA loan from the seller and wondering if this means I still fall under the rule of having to live in it as my primary residence?

Where are my Denverites at?! 
This is the first time I've heard of a city or municipality doing something like this. I'd love to get takes from folks who have been around the investing & development scene longer ...