I noticed an interesting article come across venturebeat today about a new startup that supposedly will make buying/selling homes easier. Being an IT guy and budding investor/entrepreneur, this article piqued my in...

I wanted to start a chain mostly for newbies who are looking for their first deal and are itching to get their feet wet in real estate. I wanted to know if you think the MLS is the best way to find deals nowadays or i...

Hey Everyone, My wife and I bought some land and have intentions of building a home in 2 years. We are currently renting, but would instead like to purchase a home that we would convert into a rental once we build. Ou...

I just wanted to get the consensus on what the community thought about one bedroom rentals? Please share!  I'm thinking about purchasing a duplex side by side 1 and 1 both sides, but the owner is house-hacking.  He ad...

Hi, Own multiple California properties in two different beach resort areas. In 1999 built a home on one of the properties. It was not a vacation home, but was held for investment and depreciated it on day one. I also ...

Folks - I need your help on something. When exploring buying through an agent in Memphis TN, i am running into the following challenge. One of the lenders I talked to said the property has to be in a good condition fo...

I have been working on purchasing a property for 6+ months which has been stuck in foreclosure limbo for 2½ years. The owners are deceased and the heirs wanted no part of it. They actually signed affidavits with the b...

Hi, I'm looking for someone who could point to Chicago code defining a basement unit, or someone who may have experience or knowledge regarding this type of situation.
When I purchased my multiunit house, the seller ...

Bigger Pockets Family,Good afternoon from sunny El Paso, TX.  I'm writing to introduce myself to the Bigger Pockets community and network with like-minded individuals, especially those in the Richmond, VA area.  I, li...

I'm renting a room in this townhouse in Orange County, CA and the landlord has received a foreclosure notice. (Notice of Trustee Sale). He subsequently declared Chapter 7 Bankruptcy which will be finished within the...