I thought it might be interesting to cover how I quickly analyze new properties that come on the market to determine their potential as rental property.  I'd love feedback from other BP members on how you do your basi...

Hey all,I'm always reading about investors buying properties at 70-80% of appraised value and being able to get the bank to loan the entire purchase price since there's 20-30% equity immediately upon closing.From my e...

Hello Everyone,I have a property that I am looking to buy that is a bit of a complicated one for me that I need some help with. I'm going to consult an attorney to be sure how to do things (if I even can), but I wante...

 If I were purely considering the situation from an investor perspective, I would not consider purchasing higher end SFHs as with a buy and hold strategy, the cap rates seem to be very low. But if I'm considering a 10...

creative investing, think outside the box, foreclosure puzzle, can this deal work, solve problems?I ran into a beautiful lake house in Florida. A broker is selling the house and saying HOA has quick claim deed on the ...

I'll be viewing my first home tomorrow, ever. My wife and I are planning on house hacking so this will also be our primary residence. 1 building has 2 units. Both 2 bed 1 bath.1 smaller home as a 1 bed 1 bath.Home is ...

I'm interested in a property that is listed as a short sale for $30k...  It needs some love.  My understanding is that the bank needs to approve the amount.  How much are banks willing to negotiate?  I understand they...

Relatively new here, thanks in advance for answering my question.For context, I own a property with several relatives on the deed as basically caretakers, but the property is understood to be mine; we'd like to take t...

What would you guys do? After accepting an offer of $9K less than asking and giving buyer a $5K closing credit, she now wants 18 items fixed on inspection report. She is even requesting a toilet paper holder!!! Seriou...

Hey everyone, I'm a Canadian from Vancouver, BC.  I am trying to set up an 'ideal' entity or partnership so that I can efficiently limit my liability as well as reduce my annual tax reporting costs (and taxes in gener...