![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/962470/small_1621506375-avatar-mattt112.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I recently asked a question and was cautioned about buying properties in a declining area. The area I am looking at is declining, but not too quickly. The houses are really affordable and the renters are plentiful. It...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/369830/small_1712985677-avatar-edwinr2.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi everyone,
I'm relatively new to real estate investing and would appreciate some advice on my current situation. I currently own a 3-family property, and my primary residence is a 2-family home. Monthly, I'm seeing...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2696572/small_1714681310-avatar-christopher1027.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm looking into buying my first investment property in the Hudson / Essex county area in NJ. I spoke to my accountant and he advised that I open up an LLC to protect my assets. It seems a lot of investors (especially...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/213834/small_1621433702-avatar-alannynjct.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I wanted to get some thoughts from all of you experienced Multifamily investors out there on my situation. I live in a suburb North of NYC and with property values and taxes where they are around here, it is very dif...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/481581/small_1621478614-avatar-tabithaf.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
There's a home in my neighborhood that I'm interested in. I noticed it hasn't had any activity around it lately and after doing some digging around, found out the lady who owned it was in her late 80's and was either ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/407382/small_1621449620-avatar-fixflip100.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Private Money / Hard Money is definitely better than conventional because of speed and ease of obtaining the credit. Sure it might cost you some money, but there is a cost of doing business with any business. Usually ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1583684/small_1697116119-avatar-robertp396.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I originally started real estate investing 15 years ago with a linear approach. I’m looking to move to the exponential side to grow my portfolio for the next 10 years. My existing properties are in the Northeast regio...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/112382/small_1621417517-avatar-dundada.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello fellow BP's. I have a question, I may have a potential deal, its a single family house in Ohio, the owner is elderly and moved out to downsize. She may let the property go for 5K need some work but is in decent ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/62622/small_1621413259-avatar-beleazer.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
BP,What are the opinions on doing a subject-to transaction with family? The relative is elderly, 3 months behind in mortgage payments, and has already moved into assisted living; so there isn't concerns about saving t...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/666640/small_1621495052-avatar-thomasp63.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am new to REI, looking to meet with someone for a discussion on the realities of what it takes to get started in this business. I would love to find someone interested in working through my first deal and possibly c...