I am analyzing a duplex near Seattle where the owners are in Bankruptcy (not sure if chapter 7 or 13?) for multiple properties over $1.6 million in back taxes....Of course I will consult an attorney - but before I do ...

Hi,When does it make more sense to do a 15 year mortgage on a rental property vs. a traditional 30 year mortgage?Thank you in advance

I haven’t done my first deal yet, but through hiring a local contractor to build my personal residence I had this idea that I don’t hear people talking about. Upon closing my single family construction my home had abo...

Hi All,
I am an investor from the Bay Area looking to expand my portfolio out-of-state. I'm looking at the numbers in Milwaukee and they just don't make sense; see attached links. 
This duplex that is on the market ...

I was wondering how you guys feel about short sales. Do you guys think its worth the time to wait for a short sale or do you guys go straight for REOs because they can close quickly and you know what price you're gett...

Hi Everyone:  Boy am I in the maze.  I am trying to figure how to use my current home as leverage to invest.I have about 220K in equity in my home and wonder if I should use some of it to purchase a new home for renta...

  Looking to buy a  duplex with a commercial property and a 2 bedroom unit .. The seller have had this property listed for 1year and 1/2 started at 258 they reduce aBout 6 months ago to 190 I lowballed themAt 140 they...

Hi BP!I’m researching the schools in a zip code I’m interested in using www.greatschools.org. Do you generally include the charter schools in your analysis or mostly focus on public?

OK so I've been buying and selling contracts, flips etc. for about three decades and I run into this from time to time. I've developed my mechanisms to get around the non-assignable component. In some instances as in ...

With Denver slowing down that last few months it seems like there should be some investors wanting to sell.  Would you say the most effective way is to call on units that are for lease?   If so, any suggestions on the...