Hello,I am trying to educate myself on sfh. I read & heard some stories about buying older homes could cause headache. I have a few questions that maybe other BP can shed some light.1. What is consider older homes...

Hi, I am a newbie, out of state investor looking to start my fix-flip career in Philly. Looking to start with a lower risk project, so I am looking to purchase something under 50K. Found a property in Strawberry Mansi...

My husband and I own one STVR property in Florida.  The property has no mortgage.  We own our primary residence; it has a mortgage with about $250k worth of equity.
We would like to purchase a second STVR investment ...

There is an REO I have under contract and still within my inspection period. I went down to city hall and discovered the additions on the home are unpermitted and violate setback rules. I cannot obtain variances sin...

Good Day to all,I am starting out, and need to start my preapproval process. I rather not go to every bank under the sun, and would like to know how to choose a good broker, or do anyone know of a bank I can start wit...

Hey BP family,I'm trying to find out information on the VA Loan but the VA website isn't very detailed. Since I can't house hack, I want to know if there are other ways I could use the loan. Buy the house and NOT rent...

I am curious about the viability of vacation rentals in northern Wisconsin, in particular Minocqua area.  Cabins vs. condos, on the lake vs off, summer vs. winter.  If you have experience please lend me your experienc...

I'm looking to buy my first-ever property, and I found a triplex in Philadelphia that I really like. I crunched some numbers (http://bit.ly/1Rhx4zW) using a modified template from @J Scott. The property is currently l...

Hey everyone! I'm a new investor interested in house hacking a in Chicago. I prefer living closer to the city and like areas such as Logan, Wicker, etc. but I'm open to other areas. Would love to connect with anyone e...

I am wondering how some of you started and what brought you to your current strategy. 
Specifically how did you find your niche in RE?  What made it clear to you that it would be or could be a good fit.  What elimin...