I was listening to show 49 yesterday (i know its an old show) and Amanda Han was talking briefly about using a self directed IRA to invest in real estate.  I just left a job where I am invested in my SURS (state unive...

Hello, I'm an aspiring real estate investor living in Auburn Hills, MI. I've browsed biggetpockets.com's forums for a few months now and wanted to introduce myself so I can join in the wonderful conversations here. I'...

Hello Everyone, this is the continuation of my first post. I was able to get my offer accepted 3 houses, 2 in the colony(75056) and 1 in Carrollton (75006). All are 3bed 2bath and close to 300k range. which external f...

I'm about to attend my first auction and have been researching the available list for the next event. How do I research liens and which ones "fall of" and which ones "stick" with the property post auction? any other g...

Next month I will be able to get pre-approved for my first mortgage. I'm looking at small multi-family properties. What lender(s) would you suggest if using a FHA loan or conventional loan?

Hello all. First off I would like to say that I`m new to this whole investing world. I just crested 50 and my wife and I are jumping into the Real Estate market to move towards creating wealth and security in our comi...

After a side lining injury. I was wrapping my head around what it is to analyze financially a multi family 5 or more units and the process beginning to end. First Book CRE FOR DUMMIES by Peter HarrisSo walking into th...

Hi all,I am a licensed real estate agent putting an offer in on my primary residence. If I put in my own offer, am I entitled to half of the commission?Thank you!

I'm in the process of buying my first property cash at foreclosure (closing in few days), and my goal is to get as many properties for rent as soon as possible. I read a lot and here is what I understand that would wo...

I noticed a house in my area during a drive by that looked vacant. Today I drove my and noticed someone cutting the grass. I stop to talk and he stated that he was not the hoeowner but a neighbor taking care of the la...