So I have access to a VA loan. I am preapproved for up to $350k. My plan was to purchase a single family home or duplex, live in it for a year and while living in it paying 20% equity, after a year refi to a conventio...

I have an on-market deal that is perfect, the price is actually under the MAO, and I’m aware of how much rehab it needs, ran comps, ARV, and I know the area. I want to call and make the offer, but I’m confused on what...

So I've gotten a couple of short sale leads from marketing to homeowners with 30%+ equity. Not sure why they would be on the list but I'm not complaining.A few years back I marketed towards 60/90 day lates but didn't ...

Hi Bigger Pockets!I've been here for a while reading up and am excited to make my first post.A bit about me, I am 30 currently making a great salary in a W2 contract role that I will likely remain at through this year...

I'm in the initial stages of purchasing a multifamily property. I've been preapproved for a mortgage and I'm looking at properties that I find on Realtlor.com, Redfin, and Trulia. I contacted a Realtor and told him ...

Are there any drawbacks to buying an occupied multi-family? I came across a quad that has 3 units occupied and 1 unit vacant. I am looking to invest in an owner-occupied multi-family, so the vacant unit is perfect. Ho...

I'm certainly a newbie when it comes to commercial investing. I have a good understanding of the due diligence required for multi-family, many aspects that should be considered for retail/office, but industrial prope...

Hey BP!I was just curious as to how many of you got started in regards out of state investing? How did you go about the process outside of an agent in that area? Did you make the offers through them or try to contact ...

I am looking to invest in a duplex or triplex. Which is a wiser decision: Pull money from my retirement account or use the equity from my principle residence? 

Hi there,I'm brand new to real estate sales, but have been asked by an in-law for advice on selling her home (for better or worse!). We will definitely eventually engage a professional, but I wanted to check with you ...