Could both my cousin and I be on a FHA loan while only my cousin lives in the property? I currently already have a owner occupied VA mortgage.  Will this effect this also? My cousin will be starting a new job about an...

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I am a new investor in Pennsylvania. I recently purchased a property at the local tax sale. The property is occupied by what I am pretty sure is a tenant. My question is when I approach the tenant shou...

Here is the situation I am in and I am trying to find out how to avoid capital gains, if possible. My wife and I purchase a home as our primary residence in November 2009. It was our primary residence up until May 31s...

Hey guys, I am planning to invest in my first property this year, looking renting out a 2 family house. Now a friend of mine wants to invest with me which means I can invest in a property sooner than if I just go into...

Hello BiggerPockets family, my name is Lennon O Givens I go by Lenny. I'm a graduate from Florida A&M University with a degree in Construction Eng I am also a licensed General Contractor in the state of Florida (C...

Names Zach I am 21 and new to real estate. I currently am in the research process , but would like to attempt to purchase my first multifamily home within the next 6-8 months. I don't even know if I a bank is going to...

Hello BP Members,Hopefully I can resolve my issue in a passive matter. My partner and I have a property we purchase one year ago. It's a multi family with 3 apartments and 2 commercial. We have not been on the same pa...

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I just completed the purchase of a short sale property about 1 month ago in Macomb Michigan. The whole process makes me nervous as to whether or not I actually own the place. I would like to hear from...

I have a realtor that is trying to have me sign a contract without my lawyer saying it's good to sign on the 4 of July and the agent from the other party talking they want it by noon today or they will go with anothe...

Hiring a property management company is a decision that requires careful thought. IREM President Libby Ekre, CPM, shares five essential things to look for:
Licenses & Certifications – Ensure the firm has certific...