Hi, I'm planning to go to the live auction in newark for the first time, and I heard that if i win the bid I will need to make a deposit of 20% of the winning bid, and only certified check and a money order is accepte...

Hi all! I don't want to start a discussion on whether REI is better than stocks, this topic has been debated extensively. Rather, I would like to get a good feel for what people's criteria are when they are trying to ...

Hey guys, just introducing myself to the community. I am a full-time investor in commercial properties located in the Mississippi market. I'm looking at becoming an active member of the community. My background is mos...

How useful is it using Va's to wholesale? Im thinking of hiring a Va to help screen and gather information from my direct mail campaigns because I still have a 9-5. But I'm almost certain they can't help with running ...

When creating a land trust to hold a piece of property for anonymity reasons (or to transfer a property out of your personal name and into an LLC, which is the beneficiary of the trust), a common practice seems to be ...

I found a Duplex that is FSBO, and I'd like to do owner financing. But I want to make sure that they're understanding what I'm talking about. I know it's a rental unit already, it sounds like the current owner has a p...

First off, I began reading the forums here on bigger pockets based off the book recommendation by Brandon Turner "Rental Property Investing" a few weeks ago.  Fantastic resource and very excited to have found it.  All...

I have numerous contacts who have interest in investing in real estate if I can find the right deal/return. My question is, what is the best way to structure the deal once I find an apartment complex worth pursuing? L...

How do I calculate my real rate of return if I buy a $43k deed of trust for $40k that pays interest of 8% and matures in 43 days?I know calculation for annual rate of return but, my $ are invested shorter term and I’m...

I have a meeting with a potential seller of a 9 unit building here in San Antonio. It was a bandit sign lead and when discussing the SFR he is wanting to sell, I also found out he owns the 9 unit building as well. He ...