Hi BP,I have found a solid deal on a 2 unit and wanted some advice on "creative" financing options. I can use my primary residence home equity loan for the down payment & can finance with a Commercial loan but it'...

I am under contract to purchase a HUD property that has been vacant for about 2 years. I am having an inspection performed next week but they will not allow me to turn on the water. I do know that it has failed a pres...

I had to table my plans a few years ago to do some small time investing, life got in the way, but now I'm thinking about it again. One thing that worries me is my current house never recovered from the recession, and ...

I'm currently looking at two potential rental properties but having trouble running the numbers and developing a system to determine which is the better deal. So I turn to the experts at BP!Property 1980 sq feet with ...

I knew it would happen eventually. Some big news channels are picking up and starting to tell people to look at flipping. I am not involved in flipping but know once the news stations start saying it the market wil...

Hi, I have made several offers that are great offers. All cash, over asking price and quick close with no contingencies. Each one has been ignored. It is always the same realtor that is doing the listings.

I alread...

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I was told recently that looking to buy rentals in the Chicago-land area in the fall and winter as it becomes colder is a bad idea because there are less people looking for new places to live dur...

Anyone investing in 29 Palms, California? I was looking to pick up some rentals and wanted to know the good and bad about it?

When analyzing a deal, what is the best strategy for estimating rehab cost? Do you only do it after walking the property or inspections? For a newbie, how do you get close without really knowing what to look for?

Hi, Fellow STR investors:What is your ideal trash pickup solution for short-term rentals? Cleaners may be several days before the pickup schedule and it looks bad to put the trashcan on the roadside for several days. ...