I was reading a post on another forum somewhere where a new homeowner was freaking out because they didn't notice that there were power lines 100 ft or so from their home. It got me to thinking, and I decided to dig ...

Does anyone have experience holding property from a self-directed IRA?  I am trying to get a handle on what is possible, and the pros and cons?  For example, can I use IRA funds for a down payment, or must I make an o...

How can I use hard money for Foreclosure Auction?

Hey BP!

I could use your advice!
Just recently got a steady W2 job, good credit score in the 750+ range, a decent amount saved for a down payment and am currently living in the Bay Area (where the debt necessary to p...

I am purchasing a New Construction home in South Florida that will be complete in August 2019. I have already been pre-approved for a Conventional 30 year Jumbo Mortgage but I am looking to attack and pay off this hom...

Does anyone ever buy the tax lien/deed on a property for personal use (i.e. to actually live in the house)? If not why not? Another question is just from personal experience from those who have bought tax deeds how of...

We bought a property in SF East Bay area, CA in the summer 2013. It was a half acre lot that was previously divided by old owners into two parts (used to be an 1 acre). They sold the other part to some other buyer.The...

I have mentioned in a previous post that i have an investor (current consultant at company i work for in CO) in Texas interested in helping me secure my first purchase(s) in the Fort Worth are (C class homes in areas ...

Hello Members, I would like to ask for your experiences/stories/advice on HELOCs. We have 2 rentals with a large amount of equity and a cash out refi on one of them fell through b/c the property is no longer our prima...

I am new to BP but am finding a lot of good information on the site.  I purchased my townhouse in the SF Bay Area in 2015 for about $750,000.  I could sell it today for around 1.1 million after making a few minor impr...