![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1835413/small_1650311637-avatar-dalee19.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello BP Members,I am a new investor looking to get started in SFH and / or a Duplex investment in the LaSalle County region (specific focus in the town of Ottawa). In my research so far, I have had a hard time identi...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/11634/small_1621349685-avatar-theedge2049.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
The slowdown in the real estate market is now a reality and I am glad to see that it has been gradual until now, as a steep decline will certainly push us into a recession. I have been negative on public companies tha...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1538230/small_1621513339-avatar-kokia1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello peeps!I am new to RE investing and still in a learning curve, but I have this one thing that has been bothering me.As my wife and I are also looking to buy our first home, I've been looking at different mortgage...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2994691/small_1712872321-avatar-kierand20.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
So my parents are buying my first fixer upper for me all cash in there name.
We have created a contract that states i have to pay them back within two years via refi to get it out of their name and into mine.
W...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/208594/small_1621433316-avatar-qmccray.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm a newbie so bare with me here. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.Example:Seller wants $100k cash for property. We agree on a deal and I put down $10K as earnest money. After a thorough inspe...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/478886/small_1621478479-avatar-lisac33.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
My husband and I are looking to invest in the Midwest and are looking for deals. We are fun to work with and looking forward to masterminding together.
I have a duplex I am considering putting an offer on. The only problem is we want to do an FHA loan with owner occupy. There are currently tenants in both units and the their leases expire in July. They are long te...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/86088/small_1621416227-avatar-jaykay.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi everyone
I've been doing some investments over the past couple of years, but I'm still definitely learning about RE and landlording.
In addition to my current residence, I've got 3 properties, which are all lever...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/926270/small_1621505668-avatar-nikocrowley.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Happy NY!I recently purchased my second two-family investment property. The top unit is being rented to long time tenants (TAW) for $1250 which is well below market value for the area. I had a conversation with the ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/783097/small_1621497314-avatar-michaelh435.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm about to close on a Quadplex in Cincinnati OH. The property has 4 units, all 800 sq ft, but in the basement there is a 500 sq ft room with a bathroom. I'm wanting to convert it to a studio apartment to make some e...