So I finally started my real estate journey back mid-summer....I found a local property on Auction.com and drove by to check it out - decent neighborhood, vacant, and didn't appear to be in too bad of shape.  So I wen...

Hey BP,Can you guys help me understand  the true value of buying over renting a primary residence? I hear so many different opinions on the positives of purchasing a home to live in. All my life I've heard "don't thro...

I'm looking at an investment property with section 8 tenants. To all those who have had experience with this: 
1. What are the pros and cons of section 8 tenants? 
2. Once I own the property can I rent to non sectio...

Hey Everybody,

I'm working on my get rich quick business plan for 2011.

Can you eye this for me? I'd appreciate all constructive insight:

It's detailed, so if you have trouble sitting still, run away now probab...

Recently purchased Reo Rockstar and they suggest providing a PoF from hard money lenders etc. Most of the REO's on our MLS says CASH ONLY. Does that mean that if I make a offer with a POF from a Hard Money lender th...

Help!!!   My first EvictionI recently purchased a property for a steal and quickly found out why I got it so cheap....I just inherited the tenant from hell along with this building.   He refuses to pay rent, he has no...

After hundreds of offers on the MLS I finally hit another gold mine. It was a short sale that was already in escrow due to close in 10 days. The agent said the buyer, an investor, had backed out at the last minute for...

Hi All!I'm a new investor in the RI/MA area looking to build a network of other investors/hard money lenders and make connections within the industry. Real estate investing is something I have always been interested i...

I'm looking to buy my first creative finance, owner occupy deal. My ideal place is a multifamily and I'd house hack. I've sent out a couple hundred letters to owners in the area. What are other ways I can find off mar...

Good Afternoon BP Community,I am excited to purchase my first investment property (Duplex in Sacramento, CA) the duplex purchase price is $600,000 and there currently are tenants at the property. One tenant is month t...