I am buying from a friend. The house is in Texas. What is the cheapest way for me to close this ownership transfer transaction? Please share details and any tips and tricks.  I trust the friend but do want to hedge ag...

Looking for recommendations for bulk pricing and brands for flooring, cabinetry, low flow toilets, appliances, etc. I have a few local sources but since about 80% of the apartments need reno I wanted to throw this ou...

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Dale City.

Purchase price: $163,000

Cash invested: $33,000

Mortgage has ranged from 975 to 1073 i have rented this property from ...

Hello! I recently purchased my second home in Minot, ND while stationed here w/ the USAF.  I used the VA loan on both homes and am wondering about strategies to extend my reach into more properties.  I'm considering b...

Hello BP investors,I have a brain scratcher for everyone.My spouse and I are confused if you should buy our first property (duplex) and become owners instead of renters OR continue renting and increase our stock portf...

Hello all, First post on Bigger Pockets, love the podcasts and just starting to get into the community. I am 20, very interested in real estate as a form of income/tax shelter. I've done some cursory research as I gra...

OK. I'm not sure if this really counts as a real success story.  I just signed paperwork to sell my house, which I bought 10 years ago with the intention of renting out the second bedroom, gradually rehabbing and sell...

Hello BP. Looking to get my feet wet in real estate investment. About two years ago we bought our first house, a "starter home," 100% financing using a USDA loan. I always had in mind, that we would move on and rent...

My fathers friend is willing to sell his condo to us the town over from me. He is asking $30,000 more than what it is worth currently, due to the fact that he bought it at the height of the market in 2007. These are ...

Hey All,I just graduated from college last May, and I've been paying rent in NYC for about a year. I'd like to get pre-approved for a mortgage so I can househack my first deal with an FHA loan. While looking through t...