Does anyone ever buy the tax lien/deed on a property for personal use (i.e. to actually live in the house)? If not why not? Another question is just from personal experience from those who have bought tax deeds how of...

I am just getting started in real estate investing in western Pennsylvania.  Should I start an LLC as my first order of business.  I have a full time job but will be investing in real estate full-time with in 5 years.

Hi all,I want to know if converting a multifamily complex (over 30+) units to condos would create value versus the midwest cap rate for multifamily. Condos aren't really too popular here assume you can  convert them t...

Hi all,
I am in the very beginning stages of building a home. I don't have a large budget but have read many ways to reduce costs on home building. My husband is in the construction industry (electrician) and he has ...

Hi bigger pockets! I am looking for some advice. My wife and have 2 duplexes and 3 single family homes. Due to higher taxes and home insurance rates, our cash flow has literally been cut in half. Rents seem to be abou...

HI, I've got a 2 unit property. It's actually a single family house with a detached garage and an apartment above the garage. I've owned it for a little more than 4 years. I bought it for 202,000 and it appraised for ...

Man, I wish this was all easier on me. haha I imagine in the future it will be. But I'm supposed to meet the seller today to sign a contract on 12 units. It's been a long road as they are FSBO, so all negotiations hav...

I'm wondering if anyone has use the strategy of buying a note after the Lis Pendens has been filed?  There's a couple of properties in the area that have enough equity and I'd love to try to rectify the loan, but if n...

Is it wise to take a HELOC on my primary home to for the downpayment for a short term rental property? I would have the HELOC as well as mortgage to pay. What are the pros and cons to this approach?The HELOC would be ...

With the home marketing being that of a "buyers" market versus a "sellers" market, I have been considering the idea of (at some point in 2008) getting rid of our current ranch style 1600 sq foot home and upgrading to ...