I currently own 3 properties (2 paid for, 1 not, all sfh), that I have purchased in the past. But now I want to start investing in real estate full time. My history is in cell phones, 5 years in retail (including mana...

Hello everyone, my name is Jake Shafer and I just wanted to say how great of a website you guys have going here. I found out about this website through my fiance who felt like one of the articles was right up my alley...

What if you have 20% down payment, 900+ credit score but can't get a loan because you are self employed and can't prove 2 years of income stability. Income over 6 figures per year. Recently laid off from BP and start...

Hey all!I live in San Diego, new to REI, and want to find buy and hold properties. All signs so far have lead me to markets outside of California and therefore out of reasonable driving distance. I'm ok with that but ...

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I need some advice on a rental situation. My tenant's lease is ending in July, and she's asked if she can switch to a month-to-month lease because she recently left her job and is looking for a new one. ...

I’m self employed, and I’m having a hard time getting traditional financing on my second property. What’s the best way of finding sellers willing to carry the loan? If I see houses on mls should I ask my realtor to in...

Are there any BP who have invested in Spain? I am a US citizen and want to look at this hard. But am wondering if there is already a quality reservoir of information out there that folks are familiar with.

I've only recently been introduced to Bigger Pockets, and just joined today.  I have been interested in real estate investing for many years, but am not sure I want to deal with tenants.  I know this can be a problem....

I received a letter in the mail today indicating that my tenants have filed for chapter 13 bankruptcy. The one year lease ends at the end of April but in previous discussions with tenants they indicated that they woul...

I am currently taking an online course to become an agent in New York. One question I have is in regards to an LLC or S corp for tax purposes. I keep getting conflicting information on weather it is a option or not as...