I've found a few foreclosure properties in the same neighborhood and am trying to figure out the ARV. A realtor has sent me recent comps, all of which are from Sept through Jan. '08. For this subdivision, they range...

There are some new discount property management companies that charge 6% instead of the more typical 9% and have data showing that they keep vacancy and rents the same as the 9% alternatives. I'm wondering why they ha...

Hello Bigger Pockets!After much research, analyzing, and viewing properties we finally got our first investment property under contract this past weekend, a duplex located in the suburbs of the Twin Cities (MN)!A brie...

Let's say the individual just graduated from professional school, and started their own practice/business. They are a contractor and receive a 1099 form. Do they have to wait two years before being able to qualify for...

Looking to purchase my first investment at foreclosure. I see two lenders listed on the deed, does this mean there are two mortgages?

This is my first go around with Memphis, TN property taxes. I have closed loans in my name and quitclaimed to my single member LLC. Many have said one way the lender finds out is when it comes time to pay property t...

Recently, a tree fell on my rental house in Tampa. There was some damage to the roof, so I had a roofing company tarp it. Unfortunately, I was so focused on getting the tarp on to avoid further damage that I made the ...

Hi everybody! My name is Kyle Guida and im from Bloomingdale, IllinoisGreat to finally be a part of the BP community. I am a brand new investor currently working on my first home (SFR) . I own a small local landsca...

Hello BP,My tenant attempted to turn on the gas to the fireplace and apparently gas was leaking. After having a plumber go out to check for a gas leak there was apparently one in the fireplace. Thank God the house did...

I recently left my corporate job after 19 years.  I have a pension of $150K that I can move to a solo 401K which I can use to invest in real estate.  I recently started looking at property and can find pretty good dea...