Who loves old hardware stores? In 2018 the owners of ACE Hardware in downtown Ypsilanti, MI informed me that they planned to retire and close the store because their real estate broker informed them that the building ...

Hi all,I'm new to REI and I am considering purchasing a multifamily property with an FHA loan. I am not sure what location I should be looking in, but there is a local university here. What would be a better investmen...

My seller clients just closed on their side-by-side duplex here in Whitewater, WI. In my area, I've noticed A LOT of investors (including potential buyers on this transaction) that won't even consider university/stude...

Hello everyone, I'm Andrew, and I have a few thoughts and questions for you all.First off, I am currently a college student studying Political Science with about 2 semesters remaining until I obtain my Bachelor's Degr...

Quick poll for all you landlords out there: what initial down payment do you require for new tenants?

I've see 1st month + 1 month security deposit, 1st month + last month + one month security deposit as well as othe...

I have students applying to live in an apartment and their parents pay.  One parent is paying the bills and has a good income from a business and investment dividends/annuities, but their credit shows a state tax lien...

Looks like we are moving to Ithaca, NY this summer! Anyone know what the investment market is like?  Seems like the universities are the main attractions. I haven’t bought in a college town before. Any recommendations...

Well, we are under contract on our first investment property! Actually, it's the second time we're under contract on our first investment property... Walked away after the inspection on one deal...

Anyway, here are t...

Hello BP members! My name is Lance Middleton and I am a 23 year old graduate student at Washington University in St. Louis. I am getting my masters degree in mechanical engineering this May(2018). This past summer I w...

Has anybody set up a LLC using LegalZoom? How convenient is it? Which package did you select? Thanks for the feedback!