Sorry for the newbie questions but I have been reading a bunch of books and have an offer to buy my first single family home.  I have a home inspection next week and it will probably be OK and I'll take possession in ...

Hi BP,Long-time lurker but I think I found the “One” to start my REI career!Here goes: It is a Triplex built in 1950, I haven’t had the chance yet to visit it but it seems in decent shape. I might need to do some fini...

Hey BP community, I'm looking to buy my first primary residence. Which is harder and more time consuming to find, the right real estate agent or the right real estate attorney?

Hello all. I have an interesting Duplex i'm looking at purchasing and occupying one side for a year while renting out the other side. One side is currently occupied by section 8 tenant who only pays $800, when t...

Can someone explain a bit more to me about hard money lending? Are there usually standard amounts needed to invest personally, and approximately how much is needed for HML's. Inexperienced investor here looking for an...

I know the Cap rate is a significant factor in determine the the true value of an apartment unit.  For example the laundry unit or pool or rents in an apartment when buying becomes a determination the the true cap rat...

Hello, I’m a newbie, just getting started in real estate and I’m looking for a good local CPA who specializes in real estate. Does anyone have any recommendations?I’m currently doing freelance work and just finished a...

BP Friends, I'm looking at a duplex (that can be converted to a triplex fairly easily). The first questions - is there a deal here? I think yes, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Second, do I acquire using a subject to ...

I started out this REI venture with the intention of wholesaling. It was an invaluable experience because I was given insight into how to acquire properties not listed on MLS. I had to negotiate with sellers who wante...

Hello all!I am still working on my first dealt here, and I wanted to ask you all for a 3 or 4 unit building:How much is average for electric and heat? (common areas/the costs I pay)How much is average for insurance?Ho...