What is a good commercial mortgage rate in Ontario, Canada. Can I expect to get similar to residential rates if I am purchasing a 6-plex?  I am just looking for guidelines, I have good credit and assume the property h...

This post is for me to ask the BP community for advice on how to reach my current goals. Background: I am an active duty Marine officer and have been in the military for almost 15 years now.  I plan to retire from the...

My name is Dave Malott from San Bernardino County California. I always wanted to try to make money in real estate but never thought it was possible for me. After finding BP I'm starting to feel that maybe I can do it....

Hi all, I am looking to invest in Akron, OH. I am looking in the zipcode 44314 which is Kenmore. I had a few questions and would like to know from people around the area:
1. Akron has a decreasing population. Is this...

Boom and busts in real estate.  Some investors try to anticipate them, some ignore them.  There have been numerous books written by people claiming to have the “magic” formula to sniff out future values.  Uh huh.  I’v...

Hey everyone, I've been on here before but just created an account to get involved in the community! I'm a newb to Real Estate, but I'm a hard worker and I've learned a lot already over the past 3 months. Looking...

What are the rules for advertising to attract private Lenders. I've attempted contact with 2 different sec attorneys, and I just get the run around. Can I post something along the lines of: "Current investment opportu...

Hi BPers. I need some help! I am putting together my first deal for an apartment complex. I have lined up interested investors, but many of them are not "accredited." Am I only able to accept investment from accredite...

Hey everyone, the BiggerPockets Podcast officially crossed the 2,000,000 download mark this past weekend! We just want to thank everyone of you who have listened. I can't even comprehend that number, and both @Joshua ...

This should be fun. Before I explain if anyone needs more details I am happy to provide.I purchased a tax lien back in November 2014. The deed I got was/is part of 6 deeds that put together is a large business in our ...