My wife and I are attempting to purchase our first investment property, which turned out to be a HUD foreclosure. Our offer was accepted and we paid our earnest money with the intention of closing within 45 days, as r...

When you are just starting out with purchasing properties to turn into rentals. Where should I start? What are the basic steps? Is there a beginners guide I can reference? What is the ideal credit score lenders are lo...

I know investing in real estate takes determination and time. I am 20 years old in college and majoring in Law. I work and go to school but I am determined to invest in real estate on the side. So to start off I wa...

On the BiggerPockets Blog, our contributor, Clint Coons - an attorney focused on asset protection - wrote an important post that anyone raising capital for their real estate investments needs to read.

Please make sur...

I was looking at homes in Akron & Clevand, they are affordable but since I'm out of state I'm not sure about pulling the trigger on investing. Any advice regarding the pros and cons of these two cities? And would ...

I've previously had some success direct mail marketing to probate attorneys for leads on distressed properties.It was over a year ago but it did produce 1 deal worth a $10k assignment fee on a distressed property.The ...

I am an absolute newbie with regard to buying notes. I have done over $15M worth of real estate transactions but have yet to do a single note transaction. So...note experts, need your advice. But before I ask for y...

After paying my contractor 35k, I found his interior work was pretty shoddy. I already had a few issues with the contractor I pointed out and ask for discounts or refunds, but none were ever given, they just acknowled...

Hello BP! I am one step closer to officially being an investor. I have been presented with a promissory note secured by real estate by a borrower, but I am very nervous about how to proceed with the drafted note provi...

Is it really that bad to use an unlicensed/uninsured handyman for work on my rental property if I have good insurance?

My property manager is giving me grief because I am trying to hire cheaper guys for thing...