I've been following threads on investing in the Midwest on BP. I saw a few threads on the NW Indiana region. A few areas recommended included Hammond and Merrillville. After a bit more research, Hammond turns out to ...

We are looking to eventually purchase a vacation home in Florida. We'd like something that we can use as a STR for a few years, and escape on our own a few times a year with family. I'm curious, those of you who are f...

Hi BP forum,I am an aspiring real estate investor. I have listened to countless episodes of the various podcasts, read several BP books (Set For Life, Book on Rental Property Investing, First Time Homebuyer, and curre...

Hey BP Community: 
I'm about to purchase my first rental property (will start offering mid-April when all my financing, cash reserve, and 2nd reserve source--i.e. heloc is in place). Finalizing my plan of action and ...

Aloha BP! My wife and I have started looking at properties this past week. We haven't put in an offer yet but it seems as though we're getting closer and closer to landing that first deal. Getting the first deal under...

I’m 54 and husband is 57. We would like to start REI but worry we are too old. If we want properties to cash flow to help build some retirement and possibly find a retirement in 8 years ( meaning, quitting our 9-5 in ...

So my wife and I want to make the right call for our real estate attorney. Spoke directly with Royal Legal Solutions and really liked what they had to say. It’s an all inclusive type plan in which RLS would take care...

I am a single female who recently moved into a home that had been vacant for a number of years. I did all my homework regarding ownership, heirs or wills that may have been deeded to a friend or distant relative upon ...

The past few weeks have left me very pessimistic. I'm feeling that the good times are very likely winding down for finding good deals in Chicago. Seems that lots of properties are overpriced and good deals are wrapped...