Real estate investor looking to expand into new markets in other states. I became aware that North and South Carolina have this practice of requiring due diligence fees that are included with the offer and are paid to...

What are some checkpoints or data numbers you always look at when searching for an out of state market for rental properties? Crime rate, job growth, population, median income etc. Anything else that is a must to review?

Hello BP Flippers & Rehabbers...I'm thinking about implementing the rehab/flip strategy.  I have 2 questions for folks who've completed 3 to 5 flips/rehabs.1. What are the 3 things look for when selecting a contra...

What brand of self sealed fire/carbon monoxide detector are people buying for their Baltimore rentals. Can they be in each bedroom vs halkway. Do they have to be wired?

I'll admit, I'm totally confused about easy permits and the required inspections.
It was our understanding, per 2 different professionals (an architect & licensed GC), that we do NOT need rough inspections when d...

Thanks to all the wonderful advice I have found by lurking around on BP for the last few months we are now under contract for our first rental property! It's a 3/1 SFH and we should be closing within the next 2 wee...

I am an investor who is currently acting as GC on a flip in Charlotte, NC. In NC a homeowner cannot obtain a building permit if the property is not his primary residence without first obtaining a surety bond. Had an...

Looking for some advice as we are new to real estate investing but want to get started ASAP! We inherited $20,000 unexpectedly. We only have about $5,000 in emergency savings, although our living expenses are quite lo...

Are there tenant screening solutoins out there for commerical apartments? Most of the services are geared towards individual owner. Any thoughts?

What type of screening do we need to include. The property is being ma...

I plan to move my traditional IRA money into a Self Directed IRA and would like to get some recommendations for custodians.  Any thoughts/recommendations welcome.Thank you!