While trying to set up a self directed IRA for real estate investing the rep explained to me that I can’t go to Home Depot to buy building materials. He said I “ You have to stay out of Home Depot” OK, not off to good...

Hi BP,As I'm actively raising funds, and searching for investors for a syndication deal, I had multiples offers to purchase a list of accredited investors interested in the multifamily segment. Has anyone ever purchas...

It would be interesting to hear stories of what some of you did BEFORE discovering real estate;
Is your life dramatically different NOW? Will you or did you make it your goal to be a full-time investor? Does anyone re...

What's the latest analysis with regard to Dodd-Frank 2014 which comes into effect January 10th as far as how it relates to real estate investors doing options, lease purchases, seller financing, etc.?

OK, so I admit the title is a bit dramatic, but I can't stop thinking about the implications for the flipping and wholesaling markets after reading about Zillow's expansion into 11 more markets for their Zillow Offers...

I am getting a cash out refinance mortgage on one of my rentals and will be using the cash to rehab another property to rent out. As I understand it, the appraisal fee and some other closing costs are not immediately ...

Ok, I know this question has been asked 500 times, 500 different ways, but it still seems clear as mud. Quite possibly the most confusing part of the business to me. What software should we use that has management cap...

I was hoping to get thoughts from other BP members who may have experience in investing in crowdfunding type opportunities such as Realtyshares, Realtymogul, Fundthatflip, the Noteshop etc versus using fix and flip or...

One thing that was awkward about researching that family last weekend, was that when I pulled the lady's credit report using MySmartMove, it *only* gave me her credit info, not the husband's, nor the family's.

That's...

I found a potential agent to work with, how do I approach him? We met at a REI group meeting and I got his number. Starbucks maybe ? Pretty stupid question but I’m learning.