Private money, non-bank lenders, also called hard money lenders have always lent money without the need of a mortgage licensing. But the financial reform following the real estate meltdown, namely the Dodd Frank Act, ...

Private equity real estate funds are becoming more and more popular in the last few years, but they're not exactly new. Real estate syndications have existed for decades, with some of the earliest examples dating back...

I'm going to start on my first flip on Monday. I want to post all of my pre-flip numbers here so they are etched in digital stone so I can refer back to them when all is said and done. I'll explain my methods to ...

I have a friend (and third owner of some of my rentals) who would like me to do a hard money loan to buy an REO for him to rehab and flip.  He's looking for 10% interest, six month balloon (interest payable at close o...

Hi everyone!I'm new to BiggerPockets, and am looking for some advice!My husband and I are looking to buy our first home in Seattle, and in neighborhoods with good access to shops and restaurants. Our initial plan was ...

Hi all,I have an offer out for a 2-unit property that comes w/ a tenant who is paying 1/3 of market rent. The sale is contingent upon keeping the tenant who is related to the owner. She appears to be in her 80s and di...

Under contract to buy a really unique property, but the appraisal came back like $40k under the agreed on sales price. We are financing this one, so can’t move forward without the seller coming down.
Seller (investor...

Hello! My husband are debating buying our first property locally to be close to it (we live in Madison, WI) so looking to buy in a small town outside Madison because it’s so expensive here. Thought about Janesville, R...

A lot of people put off getting into real estate because they don't have the money. I believe this is a huge mistake. Knowing how to find profitable deals (and analyze them) is a much more valuable skill than knowing ...

Hey all! I am a beginner still soaking up as much info before I pull the trigger on my first property. I live in the PNW and I was curious to know if anyone has had any good finds in the Portland/Vancouver Area!