I started as a landlord 3 yrs ago when we moved out of my townhome and decided to hold/rent it. Today I was able to close on my first SFH purchased purely as investment. I'm in the game and taking action....thanks to ...

I thought foreclosures were way down and would be for awhile in my state of Arizona!I was surprised to read this today...up 76%??!  Is your state on the list?Thirteen states posted a year-over-year increase in foreclo...

Just got the prelim title search for a property, the owner has a recorded federal tax lien on early June 2007, that lien is attached to his property, around $110k and he obtain a mortgage by refinance his property( pr...

After a chat with a friend of mine about how I am not satisfied with where my Real Estate knowledge currently is, I did some thinking and came up with a crazy (I feel) idea. I have nearly 40k in government student loa...

I was explained how the 2% rule works but I have confused myself as I'm sitting here thinking about how to use it and what it is exactly for. Please help!

Hello I am so excited I found this community! I have been looking for somewhere to share my experience and learn from others. I really don't have friends that are interested in real estate and most people look at me c...

Trying to think ahead about the following scenario:1.  I sell a house that has underlying mortgage still on a land contract, which put me at risk for a due on sale trigger (understand the risks of note being called fr...

I am looking to invest in a duplex or triplex. Which is a wiser decision: Pull money from my retirement account or use the equity from my principle residence? 

I came across a 5-plex in San Pedro, CA. A Rent Controlled Area. Rougher part of town but with a huge 1 billion development starting in 1 year near by. I have only seen the exterior and it looks rough. I'd imagine the...

I am a single family home investor primarily in las vegas. However, I am seeking to diversify my real estate portfolio thru biggerpockets