Hello everyone, my name is Nick.  I live about 50 miles west of Chicago in Yorkville, IL.  I've come to Bigger Pockets to meet some new people and learn more about real estate investing, specifically finding buy and h...

Jumping right in, I was told today that I would have to cough up $349,000 DN for a $1,000,000+  4 plex.  25% would have been $287,500, which would have been easy.So now I'm considering breaking my IRA, cleaning out my...

Hello,I plan on buying my first multifamily this summer with an FHA loan. My lender said that I need a min. 650 FICO score and that they "take the middle score". My scores are as follows:Experian FICO Score 2: 586Expe...

Please help analyze Owner Finance

Ok, I have been renting (the tenant) this single family home for 2 years. I love the area and plan to stay for a very long time. 5 acres at the end of a rural-enclave (means it canno...

Single family, 3/2 with optional 4th room in garage. No repairs absolutely needed, but a few bucks spent on paint and a new garage door would improve curb appeal dramatically (home is nice inside, super ugly from the ...

I found what looks like a great deal on 2 off-market turn-key SF properties.  I am residing overseas, so I can’t physically see the properties.  Is it best to have my agent walk through them or coordinate a licensed i...

What has surprised you the most that you have ended up not liking to do as as a property manager?

When I first started out in real estate I didn't anticipate painting being that big of a deal. After all, it's pret...

So i found this listing in Loopnet for an office building at $1.2mil w/ a 26% cap rate.It's in a pretty good area and 100% leased up.Talked to the agent and he said it's closing tomorrow; final price $1.05mil and stat...

Hey all,I'm looking to house hack a single-family house/condo in the Austin, TX area however I learned that the city just approved a new homeless shelter to be built very close to where I was looking to buy. Does anyo...

Hello Bp Community,
I'm in the process of purchasing my first rental property (Duplex) as a long-term buy and hold. I met with the home inspector this morning and after reviewing the property and report, I have a cou...