Just got my first deal. Now we are ready to renovate. Is it customary to pay contractors anything up front? Most bids came in asking for 50% up front and 50% upon completion.

I don't have much experience to determine if this tenant is good. So, post here to see what do you think. I got this email from my PM, and i think her credit score is too low but she has co-signer.  Other then that al...

Question is pretty self-explanatory. I am currently studying for my bachelors at a mediocre school in Finance but I feel the industry isn't very lucrative (at least early on). I am trying to find a career that has the...

Your First Year as a Real Estate Investor:

From:
Matt H
South of the North Saskachewan River
Tuesday 5:37 a.m.

Dear Friend,

It's way too early to be up and writing to you...

But in a few hours I'll be working on s...

As a new investor, my current market in ATX is at it's peak in pricing.  Whether that comes falling down, who knows but what I don't want to do is wait for the "bubble" to pop rather, I'd like to get started sooner in...

Hi Everyone,

I recently became interested in commercial real estate investment and have learned how difficult it was to get started while reading through the BP forums and other sources. While formulating a plan to ...

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Hello,Any recommendations for a solid PM in the Columbus area? Thanks in advance!

Hello everyone,
I've been researching ARM lenders for about a month and looking for lenders charging the lowest rates, FHA or Conventional are fine. 
If you have used or know of any lenders offering low low low rate...