With the recent mortgage reforms (Dodd Frank), what is the "standard" for DTI that lenders are looking for now?  I'm exploring the financing of small multi's (4 or less units) for a long-term buy and hold investment s...

Hi all,First post here....I own a rental property in my area and I am looking to buy a second. I thought I was happy with my ROI around 3.5% for my 2/2 condo but as I continue to read books it says I should be closer ...

Hello Forum!What is a good way to determine your investment market? I know that most of baby boomers are going down south like, Arizona, Georgia, South and North Carolina, Texas, Florida, Oklahoma,etc and those becomi...

I'm a newbie, from southern California. We are in our 40s with 1 headed to college, and 3 little ones at home. Like most everyone here, we are looking for early rerirement, and the chance to spend more time with our k...

I’m new to the real estate investment world. I’ve lived in the Destin and Fort Walton Beach area since 2011 and I’m finally ready to take the leap into the Rental World. My beautiful Wife Veronica just got her real ...

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Garland.

Purchase price: $135,000

Cash invested: $50,000

Sale price: $240,000

This property needed to be completely updated t...

Finally convinced by more than one friend (and slowly starting to get past my existential fear of debt), I am starting out in the world of real estate investing and excited to learn as much as possible from BP's resou...

Hi! My name is Evelina Neufeld. I am married to a wonderful man named Pete who is a journeyman Welder by trade while I am a certified Massage therapist. The last few years we have been focused on learning about financ...

Hello, I have been listening to the BP podcast and finally jumping onto the forums. I have always been interested in real estate and houses in general. My husband and I own an architecture and design business in upsta...

Out of state rental property investment advice needed. Can't find any rental property that makes sense on paper in my local surrounding. *How do you guys manage out of state property*Best rental property management co...