I get calls from sellers that I can convert to short sale leads but I don't want to work short sales. Monica Breckenridge mentioned in another thread that title companies negotiate short sales. Both Chicago and Fide...

“Conservative underwriting is dead.”
Rob Beardsley brings up a great point. It’s extremely difficult to be an active real estate investor in this market if you are using extremely conservative underwriting technique...

Hi again, Trying to pick up some of my research in the STR market in the Smoky Mountain area.  I am putting together a spreadsheet with some costs to help understand a the end game a little more - i.e. cash at the end...

I need some advice on securing a loan for my first property. I'm hitting roadblocks with lenders because I'm a new company, and private lenders are telling me that I haven't borrowed substantial amounts in the past. D...

Let me try to give a real world experience that may provide some conclusion as to whether or not owning more properties provides greater protection.I’m going to use a duplex that I purchased in city of South Minneapol...

Hello Bigger Pockets Forum,I am located in Los Angeles, CA and have just graduated college. I am liquid 100k cash. My best bud from childhood is in the same boat with 100k cash. Together we are looking to start our re...

I own a 5 unit apartment building. It really is a very old house (I would guess built in the 1920's) that was converted into apartments sometime in the 80's.  This property has a huge hassle factor and is a headache.T...

Hello!I'm Joe Pearson, a full-time software engineer and a hopeful buy and hold landlord aiming for the Manchester/Nashua, New Hampshire (NH) area. My goal is to purchase a multi-family (probably duplex), or maybe a s...

anyone have any negative experiences with section 8 tenants in new york city or in the tristate area?

Feel free to give any positive experiences or comments you have as well!

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