My name is Michael Otis. I'm an IT Consultant/Web Developer in Des Moines, IA. I have always had an affinity for real estate given both my brothers are very successful at it, which has always peaked my interest. I've ...

I want to put in 5 percent down on a single family house in metro Atlanta .  Cash to invest is roughly 35k .  What are some good cities to invest in? I was looking into Pittsburgh area close to downtown area or mechan...

Hello, I have a tenant renting a unit on a MTM basis in Los Angeles at approximately 40% - 50% of the market rate. The unit falls under Los Angeles' rent stabilization ordinance (RSO), so I can't simply evict them. I ...

Hello everyone,

Since I dont live in the US, was wondering if someone knows if is it possible to act like an agent abroad in order to sell maybe rent-ready properties to foreign investors and split commissi...

Thanks for reading... I am considering going into Real Estate. I would appreciate thoughts for two models I am considering: First, go with Re-Max in traditional "Listing and Selling", wanting max commissions in the ...

Hello!I’m Katie and I joined this community because after years of saying I want to invest in real estate, I’m finally taking action.  I stumbled upon Biggerpockets.com while reading a book I’ve owned for 5 years. But...

In the event that you win a bid, place the deposit go under contract.. and you can’t get the funding for whatever the reason may be. Is there any penalties you face other than loosing the initial funds you placed on d...

I have been looking for an apartment deal going on 7 months.  This is my first commercial deal and have been looking for 6-20 units that fit my other criteria's.  I have looked at a lot of properties. I find that most...

Hi - would you be able to recommend any CPAs based out of northern NJ who have significant experience working with real estate investors.  Thanks so much.

Hypothetical scenario: I want to give a tenant right of first refusal (ROFR) on future sale of a house. To further incentivize tenant to take good care of property and pay slightly premium rent, I would also like to g...