Last week I closed on my second rental property, a duplex in Canton MI!! It feels like a huge mile stone in my REI career as this is the first property I bought as a pure investment. –The first rental was a duplex whe...

Hey All,I'm wondering if anyone knows if it's possible or if there is a way to perform a 1031 exchange for a property that has yet to be built? My Dad will be selling his properties up North and wants to exchange for ...

Many investors start their journey by diving into individual distressed property deals, but if you want to grow into a high-volume operation, it’s essential to change your mindset, strategy, and execution. Successfull...

How many times have we seen a post on Bigger Pockets with a new investor complaining that they can't find any reputable general contractors to rehab their houses? Often times, these investors are looking for general c...

Hey all,
I was planning to purchase a small MF property in San Antonio, but have had trouble finding anything that would have much cash flow, even if I pay over 50% in cash.  Rate caps are around 5-6 for 4-plexes in ...

I hadn't thought this was that exciting, but recently told a hard money lender about it, and he was shocked at the deal I got, so figured I would share it. SoFi (Social Finance) gave me a $100,000 unsecured personal l...

My husband and I own our home and really want to break into real estate investment. However, we both have debt. My biggest debt is student loans, but I am a teacher and those will be forgiven in about four years. We h...

I am a 34 year old web developer in Milwaukee. I purchased a  single family home in 2015 in Wisconsin and did a full rehab on the house with the help of contractors.  I really enjoyed the work and have been torn betwe...

I'm considering going threw a hard money lender. Questions I have is should I go to the loan company first before looking for a house or should I find a house first and then contact the loan company? I know hard money...