I'm a newbie trying to get into real estate investing and I have a question regarding who/what determines the number of units a property has, as it relates to the type of loan you can get.  I know I've heard of situat...

As someone that's held real estate for some time, and have sold off others, I'd be curious to hear of other BPer's factors for holding vs selling.As an example, the Bay Area market has appreciated massively in the pas...

I’m looking to use my VA loan again for my 3rd home, after learning I still have some entitlement left. I recently went back to school and racked up student loans onto my already high balance. I plan to get on an inco...

Hello, I recently received a call from a prospective tenant applicant that sounds like they are hitting all the criteria for my Tenant "wish list" with the exception that their job will be ending a couple months after...

Hi Everyone, First time (soon-to-be) landlord here. On many of the rental applications I have seen (including the bigger pockets application) I've seen verbiage that states "Compensating Factors can include additional...

When using the wholesale equation: Max Offer = (ARV*75%) - Repairs, should I also factor in holding costs, transfer costs, closing costs, marketing Ect?

About to start the cash out refi process for my first two rental properties, and curious what all goes into the appraisal process for an income property.  Is it any different from a single family residence?  

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Some of these surprised me. 

I found a deal for a SFH that is selling for $56,900. 3/2 and about 1400 sqft. On the tax assessor website, it says....Land value: 20,000Improvement Value: 72,000Total: 92,000Good neighborhoodRent is about $840Built i...

NEWBIE here! The most intriguing part about Real Estate Investing is the property management aspect and maintaining a great tenant/owner experience. My background is in HR and recruiting and the idea of sourcing and ...