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I bought a rental property in Cook County IL mid 2017 and 2016 property taxes was around $2000. It was a foreclosure and there wasnt any homeowners exemption. The property only needed a light rehab (paint, new floorin...
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How do you determine who is responsible for repairs/maintenance? Obviously if the furnace or AC goes out, or you have leaks coming from the roof or upstairs bathroom, it seems that it would be the landlord's responsib...
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Anyone have experience using their Self Directed IRA for a real
estate purchase?
I have some $ just transferred to a SD-IRA. I am looking to use the funds for a purchase. What vehicle would you sugge...
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The stats don't lie:
http://www.biggerpockets.com/stats
Rich Weese has managed to overtake Will Barnard to become number 1 in the BP site influence score!!!
But how long will that last?
Have fun and offer up your r...
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I have this situation where I may be doing either, because that is what my buyer wants and I want to make sure I do it legally and right. I've been learning about subject to deals, and also mortgage assignments but h...
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I wanted to share a great post with everyone from the BiggerPockets blog by Winston Westbrook, which details how to increase the odds your Freddie Mac / Home Steps REO offers will be accepted. Check it out and be sur...
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Hey everyone!My name is Hunter Craig. I am a Naval Aviator, which is my primary focus, however, I have recently decided to pursue real estate from an investing stand point. I was referred to BP and I have really loved...
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Hi,I am a relatively new investor from Portland OR (I have one condo bought in 2012 which is doing ok now) looking to pick up a property using conventional lending (20-25% down, 30-year fixed rate mortgage) to buy and...
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Good Afternoon Fellow Investors,I am a wholesaler operating Northeast of Atlanta and I've been looking for wholesaler-friendly real estate agents. I have met some real estate agents at local meetups but most don't lik...
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Hi all, I have an ex-tenant which I evicted due to their hostile behavior which threaten other tenants. They signed a stipulation to leave on certain date or they pay the court fee but they never returned the key nor ...