Greetings BP Community,I am fairly new to real estate investing and I am trying my best to do my due diligence to make the most beneficial choices towards success. I am strongly considering turn-key properties outside...

What do you all think the definition of a contingency fund is? I am the money partner on a major rehab project - my first. My business partner is an architect and is fairly knowledgeable about the market, which is...

my first move out that needs a lot of work.  hot water heater pop off valve, paint throughout, front and back yard needs cleaned up, a few places of sheet rock repair.  House is a 3/1 about 1,100sqft.
Contractor gave...

Hi BP,First, I'd like to thank everyone involved in running this amazing site, that's been a huge source of knowledge as I embark on my Real Estate investing journey. It's been an interesting journey so far but I am e...

Howdy all, long time lurker, first time poster!I just ran across a MHP deal i think id like to make an offer on.  Park is in southern Illinois.1M - Asking price 10,000/ month income from Tenant owned homes8500/month i...

My loan officer (not Penny Mac employee) is working with Penny Mac to secure me a loan on a primary home purchase. We started the process in late March, and we always provided everything they requested within 24 hours...

I thought you guys would enjoy the items below that were forwarded to me today. BE CAREFUL! Raising money the wrong way can cost you dearly!

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Every once in a while (like just a minute ago) I see a post that is condescending or a below the belt hit. I would like to see right beside the "+" button to vote a post up, a "-" button to vote the post down. 10 po...

Robert Shiller thinks we may be doing just that.

US Housing Market Could Be Facing Another Bubble: Shiller

The housing market, which already has been battered by the worst collapse since the Great Depression, could ...

Howdy,

Just curious as I am sure this varies from location to location. Given the current lending and credit climate, how much cash reserves would you consider enough to start a business flipping homes?

Would it be...