My wife and I recently bought a large (3,000sf), unoccupied two family in northern Massachusetts. I'll round the numbers for the purpose of this discussion but basically we paid $440k for the property and have a plann...

Hello all. I'm a beginner who is almost feeling comfortable enough (educated/prepared) to take my first shot at a rehab. I would like to ask you all a question: think back to your first REI project. Although you proba...

I'm curious to hear other Realtors thoughts on this.  I work primarily with investors as a Realtor, many of these investors recently being from out of state. I've sold some flips, house hacks, buy and holds, and close...

First time poster, long time reader. I find the information here amazing. I am completely new to this business, but feel I have studied a good amount about real estate investing.

A friend of mine has been doing real ...

Extraordinary architecture isn't dependent on expensive materials, complex details, or fancy decoration. Thoughtful design can transform ordinary materials, typical details, and minimal/no decoration into something mo...

As a first time rental property investor with long distance, I made many mistakes.Recently, I realized my management company over charged me a lot even though with minor issues and suggested some installation which is...

A new colleague of mine here on BP has asked me some questions via PM and I thought it was best to present his questions and my answers in the public forum for all to benefit from. This will also give him and others t...

This business has taught me to be frugal.  As such, I have a hard time paying the full 6 percent that is standard in my area.  I've sold FSBO a few times and I know that with tight inventory, rehabbed houses practical...

I'm looking for help from the crowd on this one.I'm putting together a blog post with a checklist that a creditor/lender should follow in case their borrower files a Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition. The purpose is to p...

Hi guys, I am in San Diego with around 45K Liquid, and a 767 Credit Score. Rates are looking really good right now and there a few townhomes for around 570K near by, do you guys think I should purchase now or wait unt...