Background: Oakland multi-family (4-plex) propertyScenario: Existing tenant would like to add new occupants (2 relatives) to an existing month-to-month agreement. 1) Should we add the new tenants as master tenants or ...

I’ve got two properties under contract. However, I am having trouble finding a lender that will fund the second one because it will put my debt to income above 50% which scares them all away. How can I secure financin...

I know of a few people that are investing in real estate notes that are working with a third party individual. I noticed that the properties they are invested in are far away from any urban centers(tertiary markets), ...

Hi BB community,I'm new here and so excited to join this amazing community. My wife and I are 6-7 months out from getting our first investment property. We have a beautiful 9 month old baby girl which makes the house ...

My mortgage rate is very high  and I would like to pay some of it off, so that my monthly payments would go down a bit, I dont know if it is financial smart to do it or not? any advice on paying mortgage off or faster 

Hi folks,I've been a BiggerPockets member for the past year or so as I have been doing a lot of research on REI. As I continue to learn more I figured it is time that I introduced myself and jumped in on all the great...

Hi all, I am looking to start investing in multi family around Boston area. Specifically in Dorchester, Roxbury, Quincy, Chelsea and Everett. My plan is to invest in a 3 family home as primary residence. I am looking ...

Do you think there will be a flood of foreclosures from the economic shutdown? If so, do you think it will drive the prices of real estate down? Banks also hold on to foreclosures and slowly release their inventories ...

Is there any update on the GOP tax plan and changes to IRS Section 121?

Last I read, it was proposed that the capital gains tax exemption requirements may change. The requirements for a tax free sale would require y...

Hi! As an investor, what is the value of Cash out Refi vs Selling.  I understand that I do not have to pay capital gains tax on a cash out refinance.  So to that point, why wouldn't I cash out refinance, grab that equ...