Hello to whomever scans this post. I’m trying to figure out a way to word this so I don’t sound like an idiot, but here goes. My husband and I are interested in getting started as investors. Most likely houses hacking...

I am an owner, developer, and general contractor based in the Chicago area. I started in commercial real estate in 2004 in Los Angeles working as a commercial real estate broker for Marcus & Millichap.  I was for...

Maybe I just live in a bubble. Most of the people living inside the beltway are living a bubble anyway, and while I technically live outside the beltway, maybe I got sucked into it somehow.  So tell me where I am wron...

I have only bought 2 ways- MLS and through wholesalers so this is my first experience with pre-foreclosure.  I want to be sure I will get full clear title (ownership) of the house and not get burned by an outstanding ...

good morning everyone,
I have been looking nationwide for full terms fixed rate financing and cannot find it. I have encountered a recent killer deal, but most banks will NOT loan to you period, if your LLC owns the ...

Hello,I put an offer in on a Chase bank owned foreclosure 2 weeks ago (the first day that they would accept offers). We were supposed to hear back within 48-72 hours, but we didn't. We kept our offer in and our realto...

Hello beautiful people of BP! So I work for a company that purchases preforeclosures and specializes in short sales. I want to build genuine rapport with the sellers I get into contact with and I understand that a loa...

I have an opportunity to invest in a real estate related opportunity, but instead of being backed by any hard assets, such as the property, the borrower has agreed to personally guarantee the loan. I know this individ...

Anyone else out there using a HELOC on their primary residence to fund their REI? Both of my buy and hold deals were funded exclusively from my HELOC, which I then refinanced into a traditional mortgage. Because of fo...

Hi BP Fam - The hubby and I have enough money saved to pay off either 1 of our rentals or our primary residence.  Wondering how others might approach this, what makes the most sense, and why.  Below are some data:1.) ...