It seems to me after reading through various different threads that a lot of deals are found off market. So I guess what I really want to know is can good deals be found on sites like Zillow, Realtor.com, or RedFin? I...

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what is your rule of thumb for general contractors with how much of the total job cost you pay them at the end (in terms of a % of overall job cost), and when do you pay it? i.e. after final punch list, a...

I've been talking with a lender about financing my first home and immediately after, buying investment properties. She told me yesterday that I must hold title on a property at least six months before selling to some...

Has anyone ever rented section 8 or to HUD? I am wanting some info to what the qualifications are and if it is even worth it. It kind of seems like it would be a hassle.

I have listened to a few short sale gurus with different approaches on back to back deals:

1. Use a purchase contract and do not disclose the "b to c" agreement to the foreclosing lender it may kill your deal.

2. ...

I’m new to the biggerpockets community and hope to make great friends here.
I see a lot of posts regarding using interior designers for staging purposes but not about material selection.

How often do investors use ...

Hi - I’m so excited to join this community. I discovered BiggerPockets at the start of the COVID lockdown, taking this time as an opportunity for personal growth. After consuming dozens of podcasts, I wish I had stumb...

I am a beginner and have nothing invested in real estate. BACKGROUND INFO:-38 year old police officer in Utah. Married with 6 minor children. -Base salary: $83,200 per year, $90,000+ when including overtime. No debt o...

Hi, I'm Joe Kilchermann and I'm from Big Rapids, Michigan. I've been in the learning stage of my investing journey for about a month at the time of this post. I plan on becoming a police officer when I graduate from F...

How do you guys scope out a neighborhood to know whether it's safe/good or not? I know it's tough to know if a neighborhood is good just by visiting for a few minutes and then leaving. 
If you're not from the area, w...