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 ...

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...

Would welcome any advice on finding a good agent. I have been looking for a small multifamily for about 3 week to a month. The first agent, recommended by the VA, didn't even call me back. The second has shown me one ...

Has anyone tried the PinPoint Profits tool by Connected Investor?

It is supposed to help investors source deals (pre-foreclosures, probate properties , etc.) all at “the click of a button.” Seems to be relatively n...

I'd love to chat with someone that already owns and rents an STR in Mexico.Ours will be ready in a couple months and I have a few questions around taxes, etc...Thanks!!

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...