I’m currently in the Navy and wanting to get started with real estate investing. I’ve been listening to the Bigger Pockets podcast and reading the various books published by Bigger Pockets. I have $40k plus saved up c...

I am currently looking at a great property in my local community. It is about 500k and i need a little over 100k for the Down payment but I thought it would be better to raise 150k and have a little less on the mortga...

I'm preparing to close on my first property next week in Jacksonville, FL.  Everything has been going well so far, and the plan was to immediately start renovating both units.  However, we just learned that a tenant i...

I was born and raised in the suburbs of St. Louis.  It is an amazing city, with great food, sports, and culture.  Unfortunately, urban blight has set in on many areas within the city.
I don't live in St. Louis anymor...

I have searched around in the forums and bit and haven't found quite what I am looking for. I am managing my own rental so I am needing suggestions on property management software. I have just started becoming comfort...

Hey BP,I showed one of my rentals last night to a person who got through my pre-screening which includes asking if the person has had an eviction to which he replied, "Never". I did a quick search on his name and addr...

I have to rant about this somewhere and figure BPers would sympathize!I bought a house at foreclosure auction this year. I've completed the process and have the deed. The tenant and the former owner (who apparently li...

I have a couple interested in a unit. They did a smartmove credit check, and both came back with "Not enough info".They make well in excess of the rent, about 5 times. Verified income.But there's no credit cards, no l...

So, I've been a landlord for a few years now.  I think I want to venture into commercial real estate for retail or office locations.   What are the big differences between residential and commercial?For example:I self...

I'm looking to start wholesaling in Florida. Does anyone have advice on where to find contracts for assignment and contracts for a double close?  Also any recommendations on title companies to use? Thank you!