Should I self-manage my rental properties?I am a licensed real estate broker here in Toledo, OH who specializes in property management, what do you expect me to say, right?Actually I turn away more owners for manageme...

A 700 credit score isn't as good as it used to be.  And those worthless Online scores are generally a lot higher that Mortgage credit scores. New Mortgage Credit Scoring  (un-official chart) 840 - 800 Extremely Good 7...

Hi guys. I’ve recently closed on my first mobile home park in South Carolina. I’ve had it about 2 weeks and am looking to strictly rent out the lots. However, as expected, the demand for this is much less as people ha...

Hi BP members, I'm about to order some books on negotiation and would love you input.What is the best book or books you've read on the topic of negotiation? Has the book's content actually helped you improve as a nego...

First timer with only a few weeks of REI study. Any feedback you can help provide would be appreciated!I have 22k in the bank and comfortable parting with 10k tops (up to 15k on heloc also available). Should also be n...

Hi Everyone,Investor here looking to divest out of one (in-state) market and into another (out-of-state) market.  I'm looking to place about $5MM into a market with 50% LTV (~$10MM purchase).  I'll be in a 1031x and w...

Last year news was announced that Foxconn plans to build a large plant in Racine County, WI. My initial thought was that housing prices and rents should continue to rise nearby to accommodate the future workforce and...

Hello fellow real estate investors!My wife and I are proud to be able to finally post on the BP forums after becoming members over a year ago. We live in Kalamazoo, Michigan. I work at one of the hospitals here and my...

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I am currently looking at a commercial property in NH. Three buildings which include 22 apartments, 9 retail storefronts and a vacant theatre.

Annual Gross income is $252,000
Annual Operating Expenses are $...

Hi all! I have a question about real estate investing. I want to hear everyone’s response! The more the better.
At what age did you buy your first property (house and investment)? How was your experience with it? Wha...