I've been renting SFRs for about 15 years now and I'd like to step up to a larger commercial investment. I'm working with a local broker and he's presented me with this deal: Self-storage facility located in Oregon. P...

Hello BP I'm sure I'm the least experience and know the least about REI. I have been reading numerous forums about starting out in RE for the past few days and I must say I am very excited in trying my hand in this bu...

I have a handful of single family rental properties in Kansas City.  I was reviewing my monthly expenses with @Ian Reeves the other day and he mentioned that my insurance premium is way too high.  I called my insuranc...

Hi all - I did a search here but couldn't find a consistent answer. Hoping for one here. Situation: This is my first time lending money. It is a first position note for 12 months to a borrower who paid 6 months of int...

Hi BPers,I wanted feedback for my first newbie rental. I'm under contract and COE is end of the month. I'm buying a pre-foreclosure property as-is (condition is okay when home inspector checked it out) SFR (3bd/2ba) p...

I'm applying for a Long Form permit for one of my properties & the city of Boston requires a certified plot plan. Any ideas where I can get this without hiring an engineer or surveyor? I tried my mortgage company ...

Hi everyone,I had a question on what type of information a lender usually requires from a borrower to evaluate his/her credibility. Is there a sort of checklist of docs/information that is necessary before applying to...

Working on my first flip.  I'm having a general contractor doing all the work except for paint.  It's an extensive rehab project where we're replace all windows and interior doors.  We're putting new trims and baseboa...

Hello, I'm closing on a 3 unit building on the south side of Chicago in a few days. The property has two units already rented out. I'm going to live in the empty unit for at least a year because I got an FHA loan for ...

I have been presented with an opportunity to purchase an off-market, fairly local side by side duplex which has over the years been converted into 4 rental unit apartments.  The property is fully rented, in good condi...