We are debating this question.  If you had to choose one, would you rather:A.  Add a couple units to existing properties.  Let's say each additional unit costs $25,000 (building into an existing structure like convert...

I'm looking at purchasing my first piece of real estate, a fourplex (which I will not live in). Would this be a good long term investment even though prices are high now and I'd have a negative cash flow for the fi...

Hi BP,Hope everyone is having a great Tuesday!Just wanna see what are your thoughts on this situation:We have a nice and cute 900 sq ft, 3 bed 2 bath 1 car garage house in one of the most sought after community in St....

I am new to the Chicago market, and I'm not understanding pricing here. I am seeing a lot of retail condos on trafficked streets in good locations in the city with a 10-12% cap rate (part. lower-priced condos).  I kno...

Does anyone have a lead on companies that rent out single family homes? I'm wanting to rent/lease my rental property to sober living or other group housing. I'm not wanting to be the house mom that stays on location a...

Hello! So I am looking around at homes (preferably one with 4 rooms 2-3 bath) but since I am 21 and just now getting into the market I am not sure what is considered a good price for a home. All I have known is houses...

Hi all, first time posting on BP. My girlfriend and I are really interested in trying our hand at real estate but we aren't sure where to start in terms of location. We know we want to get inside the District of Colum...

Hey all!It is with super excitement that I share that my wife and I are in contract for our first investment home that we intend to rent out on a short-term rental basis. The property is located on the beautiful Lake ...

My husband and I have decided to get into REI and are looking for our first SFR to rehab with plans on renting it out and go from there. I have been reading this website religiously and have been reading alot of books...

I have a studio loft in downtown Atlanta that I could likely sell for $135,000. I currently owe about $107,000 on it and have it rented out to an amazing tenant who has never called me with the first concern over her ...