
I am looking to buy a first time investment property and not live in the place. Can I put 5% down? How much do I have to put down and not live in it? Do I also need a conventional loan? Please give me as much details ...

So I'm getting calls from NOD's that we are marketing directly to. I'm wondering what you are communicating to the homeowner on the initial call to get them interested in working with you to SS their house.

I was looking into becoming a real estate agent for the investment benefits and to earn some extra income on the side. My question is:What are the top 5 obstacles or nuisances you experience when dealing with prospect...

Hey everyone! I'm Karim (Pronounced like the famous basketball player) and moved to Mesa from San Diego almost two years ago for work. At this point I'm interested in becoming a local wholesaler and eventually buildin...

Hello All,
I am looking to build a portfolio of SFR rentals in the Dallas area. I am thinking about looking at homepath properties and came across a list of approved lenders. Does anyone here have experience with a...

When I drive for dollars I find a decent amount of properties in trusts. Most contain a person's name in the name of the trust and I just mail the letter addressed to that person. What are you doing with these finds...
On Craigslist, I saw a link in bold which led to this article:
[url] . The Link was titled "Foreclosure Help Scams" (or something similar).
How do you prevent the stigma of REI being scammers?
How do you prove that...

Hello BP Family, I am quite conflicted right now and I was hoping to gain some perspective by sharing my story. Currently, I am a licensed Professional civil engineer in the State of Michigan and I currently work for ...

Dear fellow Bigger Pockets members,Finalizing a renovation of a 90 yr old apartment building. Feel most comfortable with a Cost + job with my GC as it allows me to get multiple bids for each line item and to review th...

Hi BP Members,My name is Gabriel Haines and I live in Israel. My parents have a Real Estate business and I am looking to get into the game as well. My goal is to learn more about investing and to eventually be financi...