It seems like so many clients and friends I talk to want to get started in real estate investing.  With all the accessible information (including from platforms like BP) interest is higher than ever.My question is sim...

A few years ago I converted a few 401K's into one self-directed/checkbook IRA.  I setup an LLC that facilitates the financial transactions on behalf of the IRA.I recently purchased a vacation rental via the LLC, from ...

What are everyone's thoughts on whether to charge an application fee for rental houses?  Do you collect a bunch of applications and only run the background and credit check on your top candidate with you paying the bi...

Hello,I'm currently deployed to the middle east and am looking to get into the real estate circuit. I'd like to become a relator at some point upon my return but would like to take some online courses to help push me ...

I have been brainstorming what I believe would serve as a dual strategy to play the rental property game the right way. Combining a 1st lien HELOC in lieu of having a mortgage. The advantages of a HELOC over a mortgag...

Hi Guys,

I just wanted to ask all the spec home builders out there how much it cost for you for your construction per square foot? I feel like this can give an idea of the cost of construction around the nati...

Just signed up after being an avid BP reader for the past couple months.

Trying to get started in the area surrounding my home in the Chicago suburbs.

Up until a few months ago I had no RE background, o...

Hello to everyone on Bigger Pockets! Looking for advice on how to find the right market to start the real estate investment adventure. A couple points:- I'm overseas, so the market in which I choose to enter will be r...