Hello everybody,I live in San Francisco and have always wanted to invest in real estate since I was a kid. My grandmother owns some real estate and has always inspired me to want to do the same.Right now, I definitely...

Hello BP. It seems as an eternity since I embarked in this Real Estate investing adventure we share. I decided to go the buy and hold route.I will tell the tale of what seems like the longest coming rental check ever....

On October 22, the CFPB finalized targeted amendments to the Dodd-Frank Act mortgage rules that took effect in January 2014. The amendments include: Points and fees cure. Under the Ability-to-Repay/Qualified Mortgag...

Hey Everyone!I am looking to buy my first rental property by the end of the year and currently live in Saratoga Springs, NY. As I am looking for multi family properties, I have been assessing, visiting and analyzing p...

I am looking to purchase a small multifamily for my first house hack in RVA early 2025. I have read many books and articles on the subject, but I'd like to hear some perspectives from others who have already started t...

I will share my experience with you owning 5 class D duplexes in the Midwest!  This is my experience and this experience has taught me a lot.  I hope you find this post helpful. If you live on the West coast like me w...

I recently bought a sfr in Seattle, closed December 22, 2015.  The inspector that charged me $400 for the inspection totally missed a one foot diameter area in the dining room along the garage side wall that when step...

Hi All - 
I plan to write a blog series for the bigger pockets community, and I’m looking for topics that are important to you.  Could you answer these 3 questions to help me?  Thanks for taking the time to leave a r...

Anyone use realtytrac? They seem pretty good. I have tried them a few times...Have never been able to purchase a forclosure though. My experience has been when call the lender (the information realty trac provided)...

Hello, all,
I just recently joined BP after enjoying the podcast for some time now and I feel I'm in a great position to find / acquire my first rental property for house hacking, and would love and appreciat...