Has anyone on the forums had experience reducing the risk of a downturn in the home market, by buying a hedge on the stock/options market?

For example, you're building or refurbing a home that will be targete...

Hi BP!I have a question about inherited tenants since this would be our first deal (other than our own home). We are closing soon on a 3bed/1.5bath Duplex with tenants in place. Their rents is at least $200 below mark...

Hello everyone!I've been listening to bigger pockets for almost two years now and should have enrolled a long time ago but I've been scared I don't even know why.I've been on a reading overdose for the past two years ...

Texas Statute of Limitations (SOL) Related to Title of Real Property
While not exhaustive, below is a list of liens and judgments along with the Texas Statute of Limitations that may be filed or found in the real pro...

Hi All -Must an FHA loan be one of your first 4 mortgages or is there no relevant restriction? To put it another way, can a 5th+ mortgage be an FHA loan? Are there any other relevant considerations surrounding the num...

I realized in February of 2011 that my ladder was leaning against the wrong financial building. Sooooo, I started to use my savings, refinancing my personal home, and taking out my IRA’s and 401K money through the cou...

Over a year ago, I was living in San Diego, California thinking about my next move to earn "passive income" with.  I threw a dart at a map.  Just kidding!   After much thought and research (about 3 months of contempla...

I sold a property Sub 2 in 2013 on a 5-year balloon. No escrow.  Buyer sold the contract to someone else. Balloon was due in 2018.  He has not performed, has not paid taxes or insurance so my balance went way up with ...

I'm just starting out with real estate investing. I sent out some direct mail letters, and I have someone who called me back who has a property they want to sell! The owner admitted to me that the property needs a lot...