Hello, (Not Selling a product, simply need advice) This is my first official post on this forum. I have posted this same question on another forum as well. I wanted to get started early with my questions and not wast...

I am looking into different ways of obtaining a Real Estate Agent License in the state of IL (I live in Chicago).  I work a full time job as an Engineer so I would prefer something that I can do online at my own pace ...

UPDATE: Admin please delete other topic/subject line. Hello all! So I'm in a bit of a fix. For the past few weeks I've being trying to figure out what to deal about getting my first duplex. The problem is...I'm only q...

Hi, I live in Charlotte, NC and I am brand new to house hacking and real estate I have 4 rooms in my house to collect rent from and I am looking for the best software/way to collect rent/manage the property. I need a ...

This week I went to the Apartment Owners Association trade show and networking event. Lot of older rich landlords and tons of vendors for everything your land-lording heart could desire. There were engineering compa...

I will be purchasing my first property in the next month or two so I want to set up business accounts with my bank to keep all of my REI money separate from personal money.  I've read all the arguments for and against...

I'll be the first to admit, I'm a total newbie at REI.  I've been trying to educate myself as much as possible reading the many posts here on BP.My situation:I have a plenty of equity on my current home.  I currently ...

Hello everyone! I've been reading the site for a while but this is my first post. We put in our first offer on a small duplex with two bedrooms in each unit. I am crunching numbers like crazy to see if it makes sense...

Hi BP: Here's the deal, literally:The four houses are in the suburbs of Chicago in primarily stable locations. My problem is that the deal seems skimpy for a wholesale so I thought buy and hold. My background in com...

I have an owner that has two 2/1 SFRs owned free and clear that he is "considering selling". This is in Santa Ana, California. In our first conversation, he said he would take $450K for both if we could close fast. Th...