First time getting into real estate. I have read that rent to own is a good way to get into real estate if you do not have a lot of money to start. What has been your experience with rent to own option?

Hi everyone. Name's Brandon. I'm 30 years old, have $79,000 in investments + $7000 in liquid cash, and want to build up a passive income that pays for a mortgage on a qualitative ($250,000) home, lets me drive a car I...

My tenant’s shower was leaking into another apartment and needed to be completely gutted and rebuilt because of mold. She has been staying with her parents while the work is being completed She is requesting a c...

I want to build a shipping container community in Tijuana, Mexico. Guests will be able to stay for as little as 1 night. Does anyone have any best practice ideas for shipping containers or modular/prefab construction ...

I'm not sure if this is a "success story" or not, but I think I consider it my first successful move as a real estate investor.  It all started about 2 years ago when I decided I was going to buy a house.  For some re...

I have this posted ina different category but didn't get any anwers. Trying my luck here. I have come to find it very controversial for investors who would like to buy under valued asset, renovate, and raise rent, on ...

Thanks to Bigger Pockets, I have gained a great deal of enthusiasm for REI and hope to relocate from the east coast to Denver in the next several months. We are close(ish) to retirement -- maybe 5 years -- so our firs...

Just when you think you've heard it all....On Easter Sunday one of our elderly tenants was enjoying the good weather and had his front door open. A woman who he had never seen before walked into his apartment and went...

Ladies and Gentlemen,I've read several books now on Real Estate Investing, including the "BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide" (which, is a great read by the way).  Now that I've got a little knowledge under my be...

So we've got an accepted offer and have fulfilled all conditions. Had a bit of trouble with financing due to the type of foundation but that has now been resolved. But last night, just before our deadline, I wrote to ...