My agent is experienced in shortsales and has helped me tie up multiple shortsale deals. But numerous have also fallen through. What are the benefits and differences of involving a specialist?

I’ve been practicing analyzing deals on sites such as Zillow. Now, I’ve read up on certain rules of thumb in regards to analyzing cash on cash return and cap rates, so I have incorporated these rules of thumb into my ...

My Fiancé and I just recently decided to take the plunge and get started on our REI journey. We’ve saved up enough for a 10% down payment and are planning to use a local lender’s Purchase/Rehab loan for a 2|1 single f...

Hi there, I am trying to refinance a condo I own free and clear, I got all the way through the process with quickenloans and then found out that as more the 10%of the units are owned by a single entity Sallie Mae et a...

Let me know what you guys thinks of this.Back in early 2014, I got orders to report to submarine homeported in Washington. At the time I was living in upstate NY and knew that I no longer wanted to rent. I start my pr...

Hello all,I've found two dilapidated properties in my area. Through my research online I have found that they are both foreclosures that went to auction in January. The properties are still listed on the county's asse...

I'm currently stationed in Japan and will be moving back to the states in 6ish months. I still don't know where I will be stationed next and, since I have some level of choice for where I go next, was wondering if I a...

Hi Everyone,On Tuesday I'll be heading to the Boise REIA morning Real Estate Investor Coaching and Networking event.Is anyone from the forum. I'm new to Idaho and have our first multi family (40+ units) under contract...

Hey everyone, I was talking with a friend of mine about a 5 bed 3 bath property I purchased in hopes to make it a large family rental. He asked if I was going to allow pets. In any other case I would definitely say no...

Hello BP Community,I joined BP this week and am overwhelmed with the wealth of information...and it's awesome! My wife and I became "landlords by accident" last month, and fortunately the house has decent cash flow. I...