Hey guys, where do you find real estate agents to look on the MLS for you? Are they at banks or do they have their own building, and how much would they cost on average for an appointment? Thanks very much in advance....

I have been a member of BP for a year and a half. During that time I have accumulated a wealth of knowledge and good information pertaining to real estate. I even got my first birddog deal through BP. I am a serial en...

Where I am from:

Originally from a tiny town in north central Illinois called Tiskilwa but now I live in the Champaign/Urbana area very close to the University of Illinois

Background/Goals:

I am a agricultural eng...

I frequently read that investors purchase their notes within a self-directed IRA. I understand the idea to be that the capital gains associated with the interest payments the borrower pays the note holder are then no...

I'm seeking advice for finding a good rental property.  We have purchased one single family home with a realtor who is also the leasing agent for the property management company we are using.  3 months into ownership ...

Hello everyone, I would love insight on how to handle this situation. I have a house hack that I've transitioned into renting out 5 bedrooms individually (so we've transitioned out of that property and are not living ...

This was my biggest project yet. It went a little longer than expected due to having to deal with a jackhole of a contractor, but luckily the market is hopping and prices are increasing. Offers in over asking price, ...

Hello, I think I found myself in a bit of a situation. I bought a house about a year ago and I live in it. I don't have enough funds to buy a second house or to move out. I am considering getting roommates to live in ...

Hello BP,My name is Gavan, I am currently working for an architecture and interior design company as a business analyst. Looking to get into real estate investing with my very first deal. My goal is to eventually get ...

Good morning all, I have a commercial property (2 levels with office space) that has a large basement sitting empty.  The building is in a small city and I am considering some options to add value by monetizing the sp...