As an investor, you are getting ready to spend money on something that you are hoping makes you money, and doesn't lose you money.  What do you do as an investor to get accurate data in a market before you purchase th...

I have been living in my house for 8 years now and have built up enough equity I can tap on to invest in another property, but my current financial situation is not looking too great that a little hiccup can cause maj...

I'm in escrow on a hotel condo that I will see for the first time next week. The condo docs say the building may have asbestos popcorn ceilings in rooms and in common areas.  It's a 1968 concrete building so this make...

When running the numbers on a an investment property the interest rate is obviously a factor as to how well the property will cash flow. If I house hack (which I have) I can qualify for a residential loan with a lower...

Hi All,I need some help to feel confident in myself with a possible deal. In short, 3 duplexes', All bad shape, and in a small dying town, " Where I live", and owner doesn't want to sell. I feel like it's because they...

Hello good people of BP, 
I am having a difficult time finding info on when I am supposed to be paying taxes on my rental income in Missouri. Both properties are owned by a single member LLC and I was under the impre...

So I have closed on a single family home for a VA loan. Cost were lower than expected for rehabbing and it actually cash flows. I want to rent it out. What are my options? How can I make this work?

Hi Everyone,I am a new investor and recently purchased a 3 family property using a FHA 203k loan.  The house is currently in the rehab process, and I am looking to set up my real estate business.  I will be owner occu...

Hi all! I just passed my test and need to find a brokerage. The reason I wanted to get my license was so my husband and I could begin investing in real estate and could save on commissions. I don't really plan to use ...

Hi all, Long time reader here and small time investor hoping to make it big one day. I was wondering if any of you came across this type of investor. Had a few friends in college and growing up who's families owned a ...