I am closing on my first investment property a duplex in St Louis MO in about a month.  I am using a VA loan and I am required to live in on of the units. One unit is month to month and has been for 6 years, the other...

I am in attorney review for my first single family, bank owned, investment property. I attempted to have the furnace inspected yesterday. My HVAC guy noticed prior to even attempting to run air though the state that ...

Hello BP nation, I am analyzing multifamily properties for my upcoming move back to Florida. I have found a solid property in a peculiar situation that I would like to get some feedback on. There are 4 town homes up f...

Hi All,I have been mulling the idea of hiring a contractor or doing the renos/remodels on my own. I am currently thinking of doing basic work such as floors, cabinets, tiling, and bathrooms so projects I believe I can...

Hey everybody,So I finally took action and ordered my materials to start working towards my real estate salesperson license, and I wanted to get some advice on how to best study for it.  I'm prepared to read all three...

I need some advice.   After making the decision to get off the sidelines and start investing I've hit the MLS pretty hard looking for the deals.  I'm a numbers guy.  As you're probably thinking, my unfamiliarity with ...

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I have an interest in two properties which I think are very desirable on Central Freeway in Wichita Falls Texas (account# 100283 and 100284).  The local school district plans to build a tech school in the area and so ...

I recently passed my Florida Real Estate exam for Sale Associate. At this time My family live in Kentucky and will be moving to Florida once we sell our home. I know that I need to live in Florida for four months t...

Hi all, this is our first home purchase and it will be an investment in a duplex - long term hold for retirement income. We will live in one side for the first 2 years. I am looking at the numbers and cant tell if the...