Hi all, Should I insure my rental for its rebuild cost or market value? This is if the property is completely destroyed by tornado or fire. Any recommendations? Currently I am buying a SFR for 81K, appraised at 90K

I am looking for a duplex to live in one half and rent the other. My plan is to get a conventional loan but after talking to a few lenders they seem to be saying the same thing...if I move in within 60 days of closing...

Hey everybody! I'm looking to begin my real estate journey in Bayonne NJ. I am active duty military and currently stationed in Bayonne for the next few years. Currently working with an agent in hopes of finding a prop...

Is the property tax based on purchase price? For instance, if property tax is 1% and an apartment sells for $10MM, would the tax be $100K per year?

I'm asking this because hypothetically, if the previous owner purch...

Hi Group - I am new to real estate investing but purchased my first unit last year. Its a single family home currently being rented out. I live in Austin TX and the real estate here is pretty expensive.  For example, ...

Hello BiggerPockets I will be moving to Maine (Portland Area) at the end of this year. Im a new investor hoping someone here can give me a little insight in an area I know so little about.I’m interested in non-commerc...

Hey all, so I'd just gotten started on here, but have been interested in REI for a long time. I've watched youtube, and read blogs, but finally decided to jump in.So one of the things I've been doing is looking over t...

What is the formula you use to run your numbers on a flip? I was recently listening to a BP podcast and Brandon talked about how every property has a number. How do you calculate your number? 

Dear BP community,I am recently starting a family real estate business here in Dallas (we are looking to buy a hold several multi families)  and my question is if it is still recommended as a real estate investor to b...

The L.A. City Council may soon pass major legislation to force owners of certain apartment buildings to retrofit their properties for earthquakes. According to the L.A. Times, the legislation may affect 13,500 wooden ...