How do lenders choose the appraisers?  I was told that lenders cannot simply pick whoever they want to now. This was different pre 2008.  Could some mortgage lenders out there weigh in on this process? 

Hello All!My name is Lane and I am embarking on my real estate career journey. I have been learning about the business and meeting people over the past year, but have recently been working with an agent toward a home ...

Hey Everyone,
I just found an apartment building for sale at what I think is a great price, but I would like a second opinion. Here is the information:

List Price: $345,000
Units: 16, All 2BR 1BA
Rent Price: $600 per...

I purchased a multi-family property in the Summer of '15 that originally showed very positive cash flow and potential appreciation. The property was listed on the MLS as a 3 family + in law suite so my strategy was to...

I wrapped up the week having a conversation with an out of state investor interested in purchasing a few properties that would fit the BRRRR criteria. I have found myself having the same conversation time and time aga...

Hi y'all. I'm about to leave my W2 position and basically be a full time professional real estate investor. I am super sold on the benefits of rolling over my 401k into a Solo 401k and then buying rentals with it.
My...

so i have always had an interest in owning property, my parents have been extremely successful with it and ever since i was about 12 years old it has been my dream, weird, i know.

anyways im now 24 years old and am a...

I have 20 acres in the Boise Idaho area that is zoned residential. I can lease it out to a farmer or I can work toward getting the necessary improvements done so it is ready to build on. Or, I suppose another option i...

I am currently a full time corrections officer. I have become infatuated in real estate and my end goal is to have enough passive income to supplement my w2 income. I am 25 with relatively low bills and no kids. I kno...