Hello BP,I have worked with contractors in the past and it did not turn out well. Both times the work was poor quality and I had to pay to get properties re done. Also, they had lack of knowledge on permit requirement...

Hi everyone, I have been silently observing here on BP for a little while now, rapidly educating myself on all things REI.  I am a Realtor working to make the transition over to real estate investing.  My ultimate goa...

Hello, we've been living in our duplex for 5 years and our landlord decided to sell and offered it to us first. We're going to be "accidental landlords" so to speak, and have current tenants in the unit next door. We'...

I know there is a long debate on this topic as to forming an LLC at the very beginning or after getting the ball rolling and waiting till a few properties in (I'm interested in buy and hold btw).I know the formation o...

I live in the DC, MD, VA area where the housing market is hot right now and home prices are through the roof.  Does anyone know if as a new RE investor, I should consider buying a condo from a landlord that may be int...

I live in New Jersey , specifically the shore area, where real estate is too high for a beginner like me to really profit. Just check the number if you don’t believe me. I’m currently running a business here but my fa...

Just wanted to mention my latest deal (and will track updates), as it was another collaboration between several BP members.  Don't want to mention names without permission, but the deal was found and put under contrac...

Good morning BP family,I am new to the real estate investing world and I have a few questions.  I am meeting a realtor at a property in the Puyallup, Wa to take a look at a potential deal.  My questions are as follows...

I'm curious to know, being that most of us on here are RE investors. How did you guys purchase the homes that you live in? Were they foreclosures, short sells, rehabs, custom built or did you just pay retail?

Hello BP,I am in a quandary and would appreciate some input from the group. I have about $250k saved at the moment. My quandary is on how I should use my funds. Currently, I am renting a place from a very good friend ...