I have been learning about REI for the past year and just when I feel like I´m ready to get my first deal going, everyone keeps talking about how we are still in a seller's market and that we have seen better days. My...

Something I heard a while ago is that if renting a home is cheaper than buying it in an area, then most likely that area is in a bubble. For example in my area a single family detached home (4 bedroom, 2-3 bathroom...

I have a couple applicants that are married with a newborn baby. She plans on staying home with the baby. They both have mid 700's on the smartmove application, which I think is really good. They both are college educ...

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I live in Los Angeles and completely priced of this market. I'm having a hard time finding a good out of state location. My friend lives in AZ and suggested Downtown Phoenix. She said there are several districts there...

If you're a newbie or beginner investor, I want to help you. What is the ONE question about apartment investing that you like to get answered? I have been buying houses and apartments since 1999 and have about 1,000 a...

Hi BP,I'm a new real estate investor in NY. I invest in properties in Indiana.  I closed on my first rental property last month, and currently fixing up the place to hopefully rent it out soon (should be advertising s...

I had a potential tenant contact me and ask if I accept felons.  I have read that it's illegal (discrimination) to flat out say "no felons" so I asked what the crime was.  He said "sex offender, 16 years ago when I wa...

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I probably should've browsed the forums a little more before introducing myself, but I have zero knowledge about real estate and I'm experiencing information overload trying to find answers to my questio...

Looking for insights and opinions on my personal situation.  I am exploring the transition into NNN investing because I'm tired of residential tenants.  If someone's heat or toilet is broken I would rather that not be...