Hello BP Community,As a newbie I have found that making that big first decision or taking that "leap of faith" is the most difficult part.  I have no doubts that I want to become a REI. I am not scared (maybe just a l...

Problem...... - Utilities From HELL!!!!My client has the property from hell, with an old-school forced air furnace.....I was able to get them great tenants at a great rate..... only to find the blood sucking heat drai...

Hello All,  Seeking some referrals for a few things. My partner/mentor and I are looking to start putting in a lot of low ball offers in on several listed properties in Will County, Illinois. Anyone know a realtor who...

In the early stages of looking into apartment syndication.  It really has sparked my interest with possibilities as I am a slave to my W-2 job at the moment and this would be a more passive way to invest at this time....

Hi all -I've been a long time lurker on BP and am happy to say I've listened to every Podcast and read as many posts as I can.  My passion for real estate started with rehabbing because I love turning old run down pro...

The story you are about to read has transpired over the past 6-8 months. There are areas in which I made mistakes and contractors made mistakes. This is completely factual, and, looking back on it, was a great learnin...

Challenge: How would you achieve a goal to make $30k a month in rental profit in 5 years?

Newbie here. I've set a goal for myself to make $30k a month in rental profit in 5 years (shoot for the moon goal fo...

Tell me what you think. Is this seller way too emotional? Asking price $192,000. On market for 5 days. 3 unit building. There are 3 water heaters, ALL need to be replaced. There are also 10 windows that ALL need to be...

Hi everyone,
I need some advice! I am nurse in California and I worked pretty hard to save a down payment for a house in the bay area.  I am pretty close to saving up for that 200k down payment for a million dollar h...

Hi BP! I'm a newbie looking to make my first purchase: a duplex. I'm planning to use Navy Federal Credit Union for financing with a 0% down VA Loan (my husband is Active Duty Navy) and house hack while working F/T. Th...