I asked this on another forum more geared to RE professionals, but figured I'd throw it here too.. I'm an agent in Southern California where investment opportunities have really dried up. If I had a nickel for everybo...

Hey all,
After going through the pre-approval process for a potential house hack here in the Bay Area, I have decided that I will likely wait another year or so to make my first investment property purchase. I need ...

I will be closing on a property next week that was previously a rental for the past 8 years. The apartment smells horrible due to the tenant allowing her pets to urinate all over the place. Their was carpeting on top ...

I'm refinancing a commercial property in the US for the first time. $1.7m loan, 65% LTV. One LOI I've received has quoted a 2% origination fee, which seems high to me. (Broker has a 1% fee on top). Presumably negotiab...

Hi BP, Who do you recommend for a hard money lender in Texas, for the most preferable terms for someone's first time using hard money?  Seems like there's a lot popping up and just curious who has experience using the...

Good day - has anyone got any recent reviews of Norada Real Estate regarding how efficient they are and whether their turn key properties make good deals?
Thank you

OK, so we bought our first property in May.  A 1930s or so craftsman house.  It has character and hardwood floors throughout.  We paid $77K, 25% down.  We ended up with about $27K in rehab.  The place looks great.  Ne...

Good Afternoon my Bigger Pockets people! So, this pass Wednesday I had the pleasure of attending an real estate seminar. You know the one that tries to sell you a class or a product at the end?  ( Are those classes ev...

My contact in KC offered me this deal. What do you think? 10338 Sycamore, Kansas City, MOPrice: $74,500.00Rent (gross income): $950.00/per mo.Property Mgmt Fee: $95.00/per mo.Insurance Expense: $45.00/per mo.Taxes: $6...

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/double-digit-rent-hikes-are-on-the-way-2011-01-13

A perfect storm is brewing for rents to rise.

Some highlights:

"Multifamily developers broke ground on just 114,000 units in the Un...