I've been hearing some murmurs lately about people using their IRAs as collateral (?) to "borrow" funds to use for down payments / rehab financing for real estate projects. A family member of mine passed away a few ye...

I'm not exactly a beginner; I have 30 units in Kansas City, but I'd really like to diversify my investing and I really enjoy the city of Chicago. Despite all the headwinds the city faces, I really believe Chicago is a...

Hey everyone, I'm Eric and I'm just beginning to get started in wholesaling. I've been doing plenty of research over the past few months; listening to hours of podcasts, reading the BP forums, and reading everythin...

I gave a talk at the Alamo REIA landlord group meeting a few weeks ago. I have gotten several request for that handout. I am posting the handout I used at that talk encase it will be of value for Bigger Pocket membe...

I am brand new to rei and my local area is very bad so we are looking out of state. We chose Atlanta, GA because we have a good friend who lives there who can help us in a pinch if necessary, and it seems to be a good...

My business partner and I recently made an offer on a REO. Great opportunity to cash flow, 10% COC return and forced appreciation due to bank renovations. Why did I say no?.... Well after two days of intense negotiati...

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I've been looking at REI for years, but been too afraid to actually do anything about it. I've read tons, saved up some cash, and am psychologically ready to make a deal. There's still a fear element, bu...

Can you do a 1031 exchange into a property you are buying through a land contract? I am asking this because (as I understand it so far) you do not actually take title to the property with a land contract until the no...

Hi my fellow Canadians! I was wondering whether any of you have experience investing out of province within Canada or across the border in the US. Looking to buy a multi-plex with a maximum 200k down (including down p...

I currently own a condo in Austin with spectacular views in the hills near 360 and 2222.  I am really interested in doing a 1031 Exchange for this property and getting into a historic loft in downtown Galveston near t...