Considering investing in a 5-plex. Planning on living in one unit for a while. I hear rumor of how taxes and other things change from 1-4-plexes to 5 and above-plexes. True? Could anybody point me in a direction of info?

I have started applying some of the the things I have learn from BP and several books. I started driving dollars. I identified two properties, sent them letters and now have one under contract. The property had a hous...

Hi there! This site has helped me tremendously as I've embarked on becoming a landlord. Several years ago I purchased a small duplex in a good neighborhood in Sacramento. I live in one side and rent out the other. It'...

I'm considering using hard money to cover some of the holding costs and renovation for an indoor storage conversion project in Davenport, IA.  Wondering what kind of terms I can expect when using hard money?  I unders...

So my uncle has a friend who has a house that is for sale in a lower income residential area for $15k. The whole inside of the house needs to be gutted and redone and needs a back porch and a couple of windows need re...

Hello BP! Was looking at what different banks have to offer. Ran across something called a portfolio mortgage. This is what I am seeing:
Initial interest rates are lower than traditional fixed rate home loansYou'll e...

Hi, My name is Tommy, I am living in the Boston area. I am really interested in buying a a rental property around a local university for roughly 200,000. I was wondering, what were some of the lowest down payments, an...

Hello!I am purchasing my first duplex in West Allis, WI. I am wondering if any one living in the Milwaukee has recommendations on how to go about finding a good lender in the area.Additionally, I am looking to purchas...

Duplex for sale: 2- 2X1units - slow appreciation area small town in SCPurchase Price: $137,900 Down Payment: 25% - I was told that I'd have to have 25% down for an investment purchase(Big Bank - still shopping around)...

I am a homeowner, but had to unexpectedly move out of state due to work. The house has been for sale since Jan. We were with an agent but did not resign after July. Right now it is by owner. It's 1900 sq ft 3bed 2 bat...