Hey, BP community, I am running into issues trying to obtain a conventional loan for a duplex. I currently own two duplexes and one single family in the area that cash flow well. I am an overseas government contractor...

Hi everyone, I'm looking for any legal references that can help me answer the following questions and provide guidance as to whether this approach is sound or needs adjustments: -What is the entity structure for manag...

Hi all!Love this site and the members!Question: My friends and I bought a rental house 3 years ago and it's going fine. We want to refinance into a 30 year fixed note. Is this possible?I'm told that we can't get agenc...

HI BP!I'm looking to purchase my first commercial apartment building.  I know financing is different from standard residential units however I'm not sure exactly what I should prepare for. My questions:How does financ...

Does anyone know where I can find a checklist of all the things I need to do before taking ownership of a 14 unit apartment building?  I will get the keys in about 60 days.  I have never been a landlord before. Thank...

Biggerpockets family,Good evening. I'm looking to form a series LLC to purchase property in Reno NV. That being said, will/can banks provide a business loan or will I have to go through the normal process of getting a...

Hi all,I just passed the real estate license exam here in Chicago, my intention is to do this for family business purposes and am looking for a favorable commission structure. I found one brokerage, Kale Realty who ha...

Hi Everyone,I was driving to work this morning listening to the new podcast. They were talking about if one bank denied you, then go to the next and so on and so on. I am a newbie, trying to figure out my options for ...

In learning about investments, it seems most material speaks to the upside of an investment. After all, this is the attraction to us investors, right? However, I'd like to hear more about the ugly side of REI, th...

I own rental properties in two states. How does one go about choosing which state to set up an asset protection plan using LLC's?  I own four residential rental properties.  Two in Southern California, where I current...