I've heard that I should shop around for mortgages, but do I need to do this at the pre-approval stage?  And am I correct that I'm not tied to use the lender who pre-approved me?

Hello, I have been procrastinating and finding all kind of excuse to not get started. 4 years later I am unable ( or unwilling) to stick to one strategy. I have seen money pass and wasted that could have been growing ...

Hey Guys,Just wondering if there are folks out there who have employed a build-and-hold strategy.  Basically building a spec home with the idea of holding it as a long term rental.  Same principles apply for building ...

Some states, like Indiana, allow dual agent, and some don't. Even in states where dual agent is allowed, some agencies don't allow it themselves. This makes me think of pros and cons of dual agency.

The pro I can com...

Hey everyone! I am looking to transition from primarily doing flip projects to multi family syndication. I would like to start with a 10-20 unit property in the local South Jersey market and grow from there. I've been...

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I know variations of this question have been asked, but I mostly see it in relation to flips. Does an extra $100.00 per month in rent sound realistic for using stainless steel over white kitchen appliances, ...

Hi BP community!
There is so much knowledge and passion for real estate on this site! We are hoping you may be willing to share your thoughts and experience about our situation.
We plan to rent our current home and ...

Hi all,I have been in a hard spot for a while now trying to determine if investing out of state in cash flowing rentals is too risky versus saving up for a home nearby me in pricey California. Some background info: I ...

Hey BP peeps,

I have an extremely broad question because I'm looking for some broad-ish answers.

I want to know some realistic returns some of you aim for and get. Im talking after expense goals, before expense goa...

Would love for some creative and knowledgeable folks to engage with this scenario and brainstorm any potential solutions. In other words, please take a look at the "ingredients" below and help me figure out what diffe...