Hello All,So I am researching in order to purchase my first investment property. I live in the Chicagoland area and plan to invest here in the beginning to get my feet wet. I am also taking online courses to get my re...

Hi .. I'm just starting to look into real estate as an investment and I'm trying to understand vacancy rates.  The town I'm looking at, all data states an 11% vacancy rate but if you look closer, the Houses for rent s...

Hey BP, can anyone provide a list that has the cap rates of different Pittsburgh PA areas and neighborhoods? if anyone knows where I can find this, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Hi All,I'm looking at a package of multifamily buildings (~30 units in 5 buildings) in PGH, in the Friendship neighborhood (They're all off of Friendship Ave, between Penn Ave & Baum Blvd). I was hoping someone co...

I understand property managers charge half a month's rent per new tenant. The monthly percentage ranges from 6-15%. What rate can I get on a duplex? What factors affect the monthly percentage? I'm doing as much resear...

Can someone tell me the vacancy rates for Indy?Thanks.

What does it mean for new investors if the Fed raises interest rates? 

I am getting started with real estate and preparing to partner with a friend on future real estate deals. For now, I am considering lending him a ~$50,000 private mortgage loan so he can buy another unit in a building...

I know that many of us here on BP recommend that folks go to their local REIA for advice and to find mentors.

So, I thought that it would be great if people could share their experience with us about the local REIA ...

I am a long term hold investor. Should I care about a property's delinquency rate in the development? As long as I'm getting a good deal on the property and cash flowing! I understand the hoa could increase due to the...