I'm interested in getting into the rental real estate market in Dallas, TX. Just wondering if members out there have experience in this area and what works for them?  What type of properties are good to get started with?

Currently, my spouse and I are renting an apartment. I found a home that is unoccupied by the owner that has an asking price of $148,000, but I know from comps that similar homes sold recently for about $133,000 or so...

Hi BP,I've read so many good things about syndications but am a little baffled as to where to find them. Is there a website, syndicationsrus.com or? I'm guessing due to the relational aspect of the business, it may co...

Hello BP!I found a Multi-Family property that was obviously priced way below market value at 20,000. This is a bank owned property and it is in good condition! All it really needs is some minor updates, paint and floo...

Hello Biggerpockets community,
I am a young aspiring real estate investor. After many months of researching and learning i am ready to get off my butt and get in the field. Like many of you all i am interested in w...

Hey BP,I initially thought that to value commercial real estate you just use the income approach and apply a cap rate. I have read about other methods such as the cost approach and the sales approach. I am confused in...

I keep hearing that rental property owners lose their cash flow from big ticket items or capex. Has anyone been able to successfully factor in capex into their expenses and actually owned properties long enough to det...

Hi I met somebody that is moving to Atlanta Georgia from New Jersey possibly next month and the lady and her husband have 8 kids but they are looking for a four bedroom apartment (I believe five out of the eight kids ...

I have not noticed this forum till now. I am surprised that anyone is successfully buying REOs because of my experience. We have looked at hundreds of REO properties here in Michigan. Our realtor submits a bid on t...

Hello all - I need some advice on a deal I'm working on, I welcome any suggestions.

ARV $250k

1st $82k

2nd $52k

repairs $10k

The home owner is one month behind on his payments. With the 2nd in a vunerable positio...