I wholesale in a lower end (Ohio) market and would like to incorporate lease options as a backup offer for sellers who reject or go quiet after my purchase offer. The homes often need repairs.Can you guys give me some...

Going into 1031 exchange as a newbie...question for the experienced folks. I have enough for possibly 5 properties...some tell me get 5 and leverage as much as you can. Some people tell me leverage 2 or 3 and pay them...

Hi everyone:my girlfriend and I are first-time home-buyers interested in purchasing a multi-family home. We are currently looking for a good real- estate agent to work with. We are also for a mortgage lender to work w...

Hi Bigger Pockets members! Im trying to better understand my market to determine where I should be looking to purchase my next investment property but I'm not sure where to look. Would anyone be able to tell me what a...

The 1st Quarter numbers are in - these numbers compare January - March 2018 to the same period in 2017.For sellers, it's more great news.  For buyers, not so much.Average sales price: UP 11.1%Number of homes for sale:...

Starting to put together my real estate investment plan.  Part of this is developing a tight marketing funnel mentioned in the latest Bigger Pocket Pod cast with Paul Thompson.  Does anyone have any insight as to what...

Seeking advice on creative financing. I am trying to help Sister-in-law family buy their first home. Their income is around $50K last year. We will help them with their savings to make 20% down. Basically gifting so n...

Analyzing areas around Columbus OH for purchasing duplexes and SFH for appreciation / cash flow - would like to stay in $100-200k range - any insight on where to target and areas to avoid are appreciated.

As a beginning investor I am looking for a type of property that would be a great  avenue to start on. I am leaning more towards town homes. It seems like they would be a good place to start in my area because they ar...

Hi everyone,

I wanted to get some insight about some areas around the Smoky mountains specifically for STRs.My wife and I have 3 cabins in the Sevierville/PF/GAT area and they do extremely well. We love the area an...