Hi first post here on Bigger Pockets. I’m sorry if this is the wrong sub-forum, I didn’t see a good spot for this question.I live out of the US for work so I can’t travel back as frequently to view potential propertie...

One of most prolific and powerful tools of “creative” finance in real estate is the lease-option, but this tool represents only the proverbial tip of the iceberg when it comes to the most powerful breed of derivatives...

I know it isn't a popular option on here, but I just bought my first rental.  We shall see how it goes.  Actually, not even a mobile home.  It's a travel trailer.  Will be renting for $650 a month less $260 lot rent.

Is there a difference between the two?

If the loan terms were the same, would you be more likely to work with a private lender or a hard money lender?

Hard money lenders use private money, so to my mind they are the...

Hi all,

Is it absolutely necessary to put 20% down on a investment property? I'm trying to buy a duplex in the suburbs of Philadelphia and was told I have to put 20% down

Thank you,

Gerry

I recently acquired an 11 unit building on the edge of a "C" area that is next to a "B" area. My property manager has been in real estate in this city for 50 years and he is even the previous owner of the building I j...

Hey there! I'm a new investor and I just threw my savings and capital into my first house hack here in the Twin Cities. It's a non-conforming triplex where I will be living in the top attic unit that's not legally a u...

As they say, "Ideas are cheap, execution is everything" and I'm having a disconnect going from knowing to actually doing. What holds me back personally is the fear of failure or making costly mistakes despite fully un...

Hi All, I’m new to the whole real estate game (down town Chicago). I found out that my rent was the same as a mortgage, so last year I made the switch. I purchased a fixer upper, moved in, and did the work myself. Now...

Hi All,I'd really love some advice on pricing the rooms out in the home I am closing on next week in Harvey Park South. Its a 3bd/2bath 2000sqft home with a nice yard, corner lot, hardwood floors, and lots of natural ...