Hi there,I am interested in pursuing auction properties in Chicago, but I understand the competition is steep.  Has anyone successfully purchased a property at auction and have any tips/advice?  I am trying to underst...

From everything that I've read so far on BP and abroad it seems like there is a questionable argument for LLCs vs Umbrella Insurance. So, let me start by saying I have my first rental property and am looking for the m...

Hello,I live in Queens New York but I want to invest in Buffalo New York.Which town should be easier to manage? In the beginning I want to manage by myself to save cost. If there is any issue I call plumber handyman. ...

I believe this Is the greatest opportunity, not because of pricing, but because your weaknesses will be exposed. It is easy to be an investor in a bull market, this market will force many to learn the fundamentals of ...

Hi BP,what are your thoughts about saving money until the next crash to buy real estate?is that the wrong answer? because of its undetermined time?would it be wise to invest part of the money i have in real estate but...

My wife and I just closed on our first property. It is a single family, residential home in a good neighborhood. Based on our goals, we will be flipping but do have plans for multi family rentals in future.

Listed f...

I'm curious what the thoughts are on future mortgage rates, say 5-10 years out. It would seem to me that most subscribe to the philosophy that rates will stay low indefinitely, in part because that's the new precedent...

Dear Investment Community,We are looking to purchase a set of rental portfolios in Baltimore.  Some of the houses will be private, market-rate rentals, while others will be Section 8 homes.  Could anyone share some in...

My fiancee and I are looking to buy our first property, a duplex, and will house-hack it. We are buying with an FHA loan, so we'll have PMI included.
She only wants to live there for a maximum of 3 years, but since w...

I’m purchasing rental properties in Rochester NY but this is a pretty generic question for all locations. What are most investors insuring their rental properties for? Replacement costs or purchase price + rehab + clo...