Hello - I'm a new member, long time lurker. I'm ready to pull the trigger and have analyzed a lot of properties. I'm looking at a 4 plex, but for my first deal, would like to know from someone what numbers make sense ...

Just coming on board.  It feels absolutely empowering to know that there are sooooo many like-minded individuals looking to secure their financial future in the art of real estate investing.  Proud to be a member, let...

Cook County makes it illegal to refuse to show or rent property to people with certain criminal records.Looking for thoughts and advice from more seasoned landlords/ property management firms. Especially in urban mark...

So my fiance's dad passed away a few months ago and left the house to her and her brother. They want to sell it but there's 2 mortgages on the house. I believe there's $60K owed total, would have to double check that....

Hey everyone! I'm a first time home buyer and I am looking at a 2 unit house that I would like to house hack. However it is a foreclosure and needs rehabbed so I'm attempting to take the FHA 203 K route. However I don...

Hey BP friends,I'm putting together an excel sheet to calculate potential rental property deals and wanted to ask for some insight/criticism/refining regarding my monthly expenses.So far I have the following:Mortgage:...

Own a 2 Family house in Sunnyside Gardens NY 11104.Would like to do a lease to own deal with me staying at least 2 years in one apt while the lesee in the other.Any thoughts/experience would be appreciated.

Hi all, this is my 1st post!
I have been trolling the forums, reading blogs and listening to podcasts and now it's time to jump in!
So here's what I've got (as a newbie, I need some solid guidance):

1. Have a distres...

Which legal binding contract do you feel more comfortable with? My advisor recommends month to month for the simple fact, the process of eviction is quicker. But, I personally would rather a year lease due to stabilit...

Hello BP,Consider this my second post ever on BP!I am an associate broker with Exit Realty in Manhattan. My primary client acquisition strategy is cold calling fsbos. While I understand fsbos are also great leads for ...