Hello, I am trying to vet general contractors. What is the legal maximum allowed amount for a down payment (%) on rehab projects? How do I avoid a mechanics lien on a future property? How do I make sure the subs are p...

My wife and I are just starting our real estate investing journey. We've consumed as much information as we can in the last month, but we're stuck on how exactly to start implementing. For now, we're primarily interes...

I am helping my parents move from their house to a condo that we helped buy with them last year. My husband and I are thinking whether we should fix up their old house to rent it out (the house is free and clear estim...

I am brand new to RE investing and I just took the Fortune Builder's/Than Merril's 3 day seminar this weekend. They have a hard sales pitch for a $50K education and software. I was very attracted to their home remodel...

My name is Charlie and I am new to BP and actively seeking my first investment property. I grew in N.E. Texas, lived in Houston for 9 years after graduating from Texas A&M and for the past year have called a small...

Vacant 2/1 condo (1072 sq ft) sold as is for $79K. Not a short sale. Needs what looks to be from photos as cosmetic repairs to get rent-ready. Listing says monthly HOA fee is $235. There is a pending sale on a ...

Hello, I am looking at fourplexes in the Kansas City, MO area. First, I want to preface this analysis by saying that I am fairly new to running reports and I have not spoken with a bank nor have I been pre-approved fo...

Hey gang,  So I'll try to make this post as detailed as possible with what I'm currently going on, and I thank you in advance for your help and guidance.  I've had my eye on this property for a while, and it has actua...

About to acquire my first few rental properties & have narrowed in on the Chattanooga area. Being out of state, I'm looking to get a better feel for the area & focus on areas that have solid cashflow (after ta...

My wife and I are in our first year of marriage and we decided to rent an apartment instead of buying a home so we could knock out debt. We're 6 months into the year lease and we've knocked out all debt and have an em...