So, I am trolling around for property #4. Being that this will be my fourth mortgage (and final mortgage before the guidelines change), I would like it to be an investment property because the guideline restrictions w...

Hello - I am not a citizen of this country. I bought a property in 2007 at $333,500 putting down 10% and taking an 80-10 first and second mortgage. I am seriously contemplating getting rid of it now since I am on a wo...

Hi BP family,I found my dream 4 plex in a neighborhood I've wanted to live in for a long time. Here is the problem: I'm broke! I just bought my SFR and moved in about 4 months ago. I bought it w/ low money down, so as...

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Brand new to the site and really enjoying it so far! My business partner and I have been investing in real estate for about 2 years now and we're looking to take it to the next level but need some advice. ...

Hi BP members,

I would like to ask some advice on marketing.

Should I do direct mail or internet marketing or both?

My market area is Hampton road area. For direct mail, I'll be focusing on Norfolk only.

I have...

Hello! My husband and I have a duplex that we rent out. We are currently renting 1/2 of it and re-doing the other half. We lived in the other half until recently and now have another place to live so are re-doing it t...

Hi BP Team,
I've been debating whether it makes sense to find more 'fix-to-rent' type of deals rather than buying an outright 'fix-to-sell' or an outright 'turnkey rental' in the SFH space. Has anyone explored or pre...

Hello everyone,
Today, I'd like to open up a discussion about a topic that often sparks a lot of debate among real estate investors: commercial versus residential properties. Both avenues offer unique opportunities a...

Hello BP community....I have a few properties I'm discussing with another investor to sell them to him with owner financing.  They are turn key rental properties, cash flowing.  I would allow the note to season and th...

When determining the value of a 3-4 unit property, which is more useful- the Gross Rent Multiplier or the Capitalization Rate? What do you guys prefer? Why? I'm looking at listings to practice "running the numbers" ah...