I realize there is no sure fire way to guarantee a lender will agree to a short sale and in a lot of cases it seems to come down to "the bottom line", will it be it more profitable; or should I say less costly; tha...

I’m not sure whether to buy a house or wait because houses are going to crash soon?

Hey BP,
I just bought an older house (1910-ish) split into five apartments (~2700 square feet total). They aren't separately metered so the utilities are included in their price of rent. The electric bill was about d...

Hi all,I am one of those who think there is never a “bad” time to buy real estate, but there are very difficult times.  I have always thought that the key to real estate wealth is through long term appreciation. With ...

Good Morning,I am new to this site but have a question that I have had a hard time figuring out. I own a house in a fast growing neighborhood in Nashville, TN. I also own the lot next to me. I owe about $160,000 on my...

Hi all! I am just starting out in REI and am looking at every option of saving and building capital to invest. I am 25 and contributing around $100-$200 a pay period to my 401K. I have only begun contributions last ye...

Hello BiggerPockets, I am brand new to this platform and currently in the learning phases of real estate. The past few months I have read some of Brandon Turner and David Greene books and absorbed countless hours of a...

I have been searching for my first investment property and am now considering buying/holding and renting out. I live in Southern CA where cost of living is high as is real estate. So, I am considering buying out of st...

Hi guys and gals,

Just an interesting read I ran into. Thought I share...

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/should-you-pay-off-your-mortgage-2013-08-14?link=MW_popular

Hello, Is anyone aware of a mortgage program designed specifically for travel nurses? I know such programs exist for doctors,, however I can find anything for nurses.Thanks,Nathaniel