Disclaimer: I'm still pretty new to all this...So, I've been reading up on HUD and how the properties that it sells work for investors. I had a thought that seems pretty simple (which makes me immediately think that I...

Hi! I'm a newbie. I had two properties that went into foreclosure or short sale 6 years ago during the housing market crash. Up until last weekend I didn't think I can get another property again but due to an unexpect...

First of all I want to thank Biggerpockets for an awesome site and tons and tons of information that has helped me succeed. Wouldn't have been able to do this without you guys. Here is a little back story, I purchased...

Hi BP members. Currently I work a Blue Collard job that I can’t leave just yet. I currently fix and hold properties in Wisconsin, but I want to start real estate here in California. I currently live in the OC. I fell ...

Ok, for wholesale deals I was taught to use the formula Arv x .5 minus my fee (5k min) and minus repairs = Max allowable offer I can make on a property. Right? Ok. I go into Propstream pro and I find a property. - The...

I've been buying the 9 year water heaters lately from Home Depot and have been thinking about purchasing the 12 year heaters from now on but is there really that much of a difference between a 6 year and a 12 year oth...

Hey BP world I'm a first time investor and I live in Southern California. I have been actively looking for properties here for about 6 months. I'm not having much luck, don't get me wrong there is plenty of inventory;...

Thanks to @Ben H., re-posting in this area from Buying and Selling Discussions, as its more local.  Sorry in advance for two posts compiled to one!*****Hi folks, I'm Ryan, first time poster, new to real estate investi...

I am looking to invest in STR properties in Bryson City, NC area, I came across a deal and the ROI would be 12.6%. The seller is grossed $69,200 and is asking 549,000. Is 12.6 ROI a decent deal? They seem pretty set o...

I'm looking into buying a property with a sibling and renting out a portion of the house to help with the mortgage. We're approved and have been outbid several times on homes where we offered 15-20k over asking. 20K o...