Curious to hear people's thoughts on recourse versus non recourse loans on apartment buildings. Pros/cons, etc. I have a great quote from First Republic but it is recourse. I can't decide if I really care. Only doing ...

Hi BP,
I am a new investor and just started my own one-man handyman service last week.  I just got my $1 million insurance policy and am ready to get started!
I am looking for tips and advice from seasoned landlords...

I bought a small 1BR 1Bath HUD home back in September. I got it rented out in March. I know; the turn around was slow, but it is what it is. Learned a lot and got what seemed to be a good tenant. She got the gas and e...

When banks start restricting credit, they are not confident about people's ability to repay. That means the use of Lines of Credit, HELOCS and other lending for real estate investing will dry up too.
Wells Unexpected...

My grandmother moved into a retirement home type facility a little over a year ago and her house has been sitting empty since while she still pays the mortgage on it. Recently it has been brought to my attention that ...

What is your opinion of Trans Union Smart Move credit and background check service?  Has anyone used it?  Do the reports give sufficient information to make a good decision?Do you collect the $35 from the tenant and r...

Is it possible to file for BK 7 and still keep any rental properties if that is your only source of income? Won't qualify for chapter 13 due to excessive debt and chapter 11 is too expensive. :roll:

I still get a few requests for HML or transactional loans. I'm just curious. Those that are actually doing or trying to do deals, this is for you.
1. Are you finding the loans?
If yes
2. Do you have skin in the game...

Can anyone tell me how I can use my 401k to finance rental property. are there private lenders that will use a 401k minus the penalties to provide you financing. 
its the only cash I have to take the leap.

Thanks ...