If I were to convert my 401k to a Self Directed IRA would it be possible to use those funds to partner with someone and  If possible how would that work? 

Okay everyone, here we go...I'm sure that given my extensive business experience and background I'll have much more to contribute as we go along, but today is my first conversation with the Bigger Pockets community, s...

TL;DR tenant found asbestos, and won't feel safe until I go to extraordinary lengths and expense to prove the house is safe. I am not going to play this ridiculous game. Asbestos abatement for things that don't lawful...

Unicorns, Sasquatch, Centaurs, Bulk REO Deals . . . they all seem to be mythical creatures.

I've started this discussion because I'm pretty convinced that we will be terminating the BP Bulk REO forum and will require...

Hi there. Interested in buying my neighbors home as my first investment property. It’s a highly desirable area and homes sold relatively quickly -pre pandemic. I have not bought an investment property before and am lo...

Hi, I am trying to analyze an opportunity that I may have with an investor in Youngstown, specifically the zip codes I mentioned in the subject. It seems as though properties can be bought very cheap and with about $2...

Hi everyone, what are your thoughts on incorporating comprehensive Energy Efficiency upgrades into residential real estate sales and also investment strategies? For example, upgrading all lightbulbs to LEDs, appliance...

Wish more could be like this one.  Info below.Purchase: 119kRehab: approx 67kSell: 263kNet profit: $58k (really good one)How I got it: wholesalerMore details belowPics belowFinal ReconciliationTime from start to finis...

Hey BP! not having much luck getting responses in the forums, but I'll keep trying. I have been thinking about the worse case or "nightmare" tenant situation. This of course involving extensive amounts of purposeful d...

Hello bigger pockets getting ready to do a 1031 exchange in corona California. First time ever for us we are selling a commercial building can use any tips or pointers. Also  what kind of properties should we be looki...