This might be a dumb question - but here goes: In my search for my first investment property, every realtor I speak to has the same question - how much am I going to put down? My question is this - assuming you clos...

I recently listed my property for rent (first time), and one of the tenant inquiries asked if section 8 was accepted.  I read the laws in NJ and it sounds like I cannot flat out refuse to rent based on section 8.  Is ...

I am new to BiggerPockets. I’ve been doing property management, building fixing and holding for near 40 years - the last 20 years independently. My wife and I are retirement age now. She wants the security now of a fi...

Good morning all, 
I’ll keep this brief. I will be looking at properties in the Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton region tomorrow. Agent claims that the total commission paid is 5% of the purchase price, and that the seller...

As we all know, interest rates have been historically low. Eventually (although likely several years away) interest rates wil creep back up into the 7-10% range of the late 90’s, and, God forbid, the 12-18% range of t...

I have a question, I've been doing direct mail, postcards and spent so much money, over $10k... I'm doing something wrong. Long story short, bought a list from ListSource, Pre Foreclosures. I want to skip trace for co...

Flat fee broker comes in a couple of different types.  Most charge a low fee to get your home in the MLS.  You have to all the work of showing, negotiating, and completing the transaction.  You also have to find and c...

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So this is my first income property purchase.  It is a 4 unit building in Memphis for 18K. One unit is vacant and the other three pay an average of 285/month.   The trouble is that I live out of state and I'm having d...