So my wife and I are starting to look for a house to buy with our IRA, and then rent out, probably in Florida. This is something we have been considering for a couple years, and understand the procedure and rules. ...

[b]I have made an offer on a property through a wholesaler. Is there any reason that we can't just close through the title company with the current owner and have the wholesaler paid from the owners proceeds. I would ...

Can anyone offer actual insight into this whole mess with Tom Krol and Vincent Polisi?

Ive spoken with Tom before and he seems like a decent guy. I just want to be sure that before I move forward I'm not doing anyth...

This thread is about a recent REO deal I have done from start to finish (well, finish line is in sight) to help educate and inspire others to do the same.

Property details: 4+3, 2300 sq. ft, pool, spa, view, quiet st...

   I'm looking at the FCI Exchange, just to give myself a sample of ideas as I look into notes. I can't seem to get my head around it. Another BP member mentioned to me that so far him and a partner have only gone fo...

Concerning wholesaling and the nonrefundable deposit:1.) Why do wholesalers implement these (especially if the deal is a legitimate deal)?2.) How can a new real estate investor convince a wholesaler that a nonrefundab...

Hi folks - first post here on Biggerpockets. Glad to be here! I and my family have been in the multifamily industry for many years, owning and operating apartment complexes ranging in size from approximately 30 - 130 ...

I've got about $300k to spend on a home that offers capital appreciation along with some decent rental income (not expecting it to necessarily cash flow). Does it make sense to buy a larger house in the suburbs or a s...

Well, first off I just reached one of my 2010 goals - to purchase a foreclosure on the court house steps!

I've been going to all auctions with meat and watching the big boys bump knuckles. You know, the stuff in the...

My experience:
I've done a lot of mailings in the past to owners of vacant properties that I've found while driving neighborhoods and for out of town owners (compiled from county appraisal data). The mailing sizes w...