Is a license required in GA and NY to originate mortgages by a private individual. I looked on the GA state website and could not find an exemption. I have gotten several requests from BP members in both states to wri...

Hello everyone,I was wondering what your experiences have/are with bird dogs? Have you found them to be effective in finding deals? If so, what type of incentives do you have in place? And how do you manage them? Do y...

First deal this week. However, I am having an individual help fund the deal. It will be purchased in my LLC 's name. Quick question. Is there a contract/agreement between the two of us that we should enter into to pro...

Hello, I'm a new member at Big Pockets, and I'm interested in acquiring further information concerning doing flips, and where to find the best deals. Any information would be greatly appreciated; Thank you. 

For all the investors out there that rent individual bedrooms what is your best source for finding tenants? I’m currently using a combination of craigslist, facebook marketplace and zilllow rental manager. Any sources...

I've begun to learn that the...how do I say this nicely?... individual idiosyncrasies, particularly of the town building and zoning officials, can have a tremendous impact on the speed and success of a project.Has any...

Hi!So, I am under contract for 11 rental units in 5 buildings.  3 units in one, 2 units in the other four buildings, all on two side by side properties.I am being told I cannot, per Fannie and Freddie guidelines, fina...

Hi, we have a vaca property owned free and clear.    Valued at low $200k.    What's the best way to get money out of it?   I believe interest accrues daily on mortgages, HELOCS and lines of credit so that may not be t...

I saw a house for sale while driving for dollars. Later I looked up the house information on my local tax assessor website. I found out the house is owned by the “Federal National Mortgage Association”. How to I go ab...

I'm a  newer investor, 26 years old and only 1 deal done.  I am trying to find another deal, however sitting around and hunting the MLS is proving to be a waste of time. Banks wont negotiate and once a deal hits a rea...