What are the reasons why millionaire and successful real estate investors lost it all during the crash? Was it over leverage? What does it really mean? Was it because of the neighborhood they've invested? 

I am a young professional currently renting in a very expensive part of Southern California. I am hesitant to buy a home in my area because they are very overpriced ($700k for a small 3BR townhouse) and I have been s...

Hey all,I am interested in passively investing in real estate via turnkey properties and wanted to get the BP community’s thoughts and recommendations on what turnkey provider to use and what market is best for both a...

Hi everyone,I was wondering if anyone has used this company for financing? Here is the company http://aurelianlending.com. They seem to have good financing programs but was wondering if anyone's used them, specificall...

If you were to restart your life at 17 already knowing you want to get into real estate investing, would you go to college with a full-ride or would you get started investing without wasting any time, and why? 

I've seen many times the advice given to find "investor friendly" realtors to help you find properties. I have two that I'm currently working with in two different counties, both investors themselves. The way it has b...

I will be rehabbing my investment property (property manager will oversee) and am wondering if contractors expect some upfront payment (e.g carpet layer to buy carpet, cabinet maker for kitchens). I currently have a s...

Hi BP!I currently have one rental property (primary residence turned rental) and this will be my true investment property purchase and wanted to make sure I'm on the right track.Anyway, my agent who is also a builder/...

Hello everyone, my name is Jason and although I have been a lurker on on this site for a few months I just recently made the commitment to take this rabbit hole of real estate investing and all that encompasses it ser...

I put a Condominium Triplex for sale to investors only. I did all the needed analysis for a fix and flip type investors. My price = After Repair value (based on detailed comps analysis)- Detailed & accurate Renova...