Hi, I'm currently trying to start my real estate journey. I have a loan pre-approval and "some" money for a down payment (though my loan costs would be lower if I had more). I know having a mentor is good (accepting a...

I've heard that FHA loans are a good place to start for beginners because of their low downpayment. However, I'm confused on how lower down payments help those with limited capital because the monthly payments are con...

Hi, newbie here and just started learning all about RE.My parents are willing to sell their house to me and my family for way lower than its market value. It's a big 5 bed / 3.5 bath house -- but lots of work to be do...

I am trying to buy my first multi so i can house hack but with the current market i am not seeing any multis on listing that appear to be in an area that i'd feel safe walking around at night. are multis by default a ...

Just wanted to see what sort of agreements were typical between an investor & their private lender? I know each situation is different, but i want to be able to present different options to investors. I'm looking ...

Hey fellow BP'ers, I've been reading the forums for a while now but this is my first post. I'm just getting started in real estate investing in the Cambridge/KW/Guelph area area and I want to know how you guys feel ab...

Hi I am closing the half duplex (County record is shown as "2 bed room", but MLS shows 3 Bed room when i purchase (my realtor confirmed MLS/Zillow)There are 2 Bed room on the upper level. And the seller is saying the ...

I have my sights set on a Hubzu listed property.  They started the bid at 208k and with no other bidders, I bid to 210k at the last minute.  The reserve had not been met, and they Emailed the following day with a coun...

Hello everyone!  First time poster here.    Im a stuntman in the film and television industry living in both atlanta and los angeles.   I just finished how to invest in real estate in 2 days and Im really looking to t...

Does anyone know if there are standard % to put in for things like vacancy, maintenance? Just curious what everyone's thoughts are for a rental in a very good location. Being in a better class area, I really think a ...