Hi there! I am just getting started and in the process of pulling out equity (most likely from a HELOC) from my house here in Seattle. I am really taking advantage of my property doubling in value in the last 4 years....

I have a small house with upstairs potential in a "good" neighborhood. Really, my interest in having an upstairs apartment would be to rent to family, but I don't want to make a terrible investment decision. What are ...

I submitted a cash offer for a one bedroom condo on a short sale, in the heart of Denver. This is my first experience with a short sale and an income property of my own. I understand that typically condos are not cons...

Hi all,After trying to do this in Denver for my nephew, I am now braving another hot market in Portland to find a place for my 2 daughters who just graduated and live there. Prefer a close-in SE Portland (love Sellwoo...

Hi everyone.I have been studying real estate for several years on and off.  I've read several books, listened to podcasts, youtube, etc.  I'm finally ready to look for and purchase my first deal in my area.  I have a ...

I'm new to rental investing and could use some advice.  I do own a couple of rentals already, but only because they were attached to a couple of almond orchards that I purchased a few years back.  I spotted a potentia...

I am trying to determine a purchase price for a SFR that has a dead beat relative. The owner is very ill and needs to sell the house. His wife's daughter is living in it and has never paid rent. The owner wants to sel...

Hello All, My name is Greg Routen and I wanted to quickly introduce myself. I've been one of those guys that's been lurking behind the scenes but I'm ready to start taking some action. I just recently got my real esta...

Hi Everyone! I've been lurking on BP for almost a year now and have found it to be an amazing resource of knowledge and tools. I just moved back to the Charlotte, NC area and I am eager to learn and continue to build ...

I live in California. I own two sing fam properties for approx the past 15 years in A/B areas of Orange County/los Angeles. Now interested in 8 unit in C/C- that has already been renovated in Kansas City. Rents are po...