Can't find out why real estate is considered riskier than stocks. Is it only because of liquidity risk?  Trying to buy second vacation home, so need to sell off stocks.  Am I jumping from the frying pan into the fire?...

Hoping anyone that has bought from Fannie Mae can help on this.  Just  got a counter from Fannie Mae, and we are $4K apart.  They are $2K down from list price.  Since there were multiple offers and I have a financing ...

Hi everybody,I wanted to provide the forums with some general information pertaining to an apartment complex + 1 house I'm considering purchasing. Each of you can do your own math and figure up what your offer would b...

If you suddenly had $200,000, what would you do with it?

Hey All,I’m a Newbie to the BP world and looking to get started. I’m looking for some help on my first duplex purchase, basically looking for some direction. Ideally trying to find an agent/investor in the Minneapolis...

Hey guys,I'm down in Boquete, Panama for a few days exploring investment opportunities. I have to report that I'm impressed with the group that has been running the show, International Coffee Farms. I have never consi...

I do not know what rules Realtor's live by so I am posting this for a little insight from the forum.

We recently listed a property for sale in Riverside, Ca. The listing is cu...

Hi BP.Tomorrow I was supposed to close on a property, which we are now not going to. During the title search, we discovered a sizable second lien that they didn't disclose. When we mentioned the fact, they acted surpr...

Hi BP community!I'm just starting out in REI. I'm looking for thoughts or feedback for me on what it means to be "socially responsible" when it comes to REI and property management. Anyone think I'm being naive? :)I p...

My long term plans are to eventually create a solid real estate portfolio (why else am I on here?), and not just a few homes. Maybe throwing this out there will help with some replies. Info: I currently work as a medi...