I own several SFR Investment Rentals, and the Market for Rehab properties  (Fix & Flip) in my area is very competitive. Investigating other potential sources offering a good return on funds invested.  Anyone have ...

I am planing to buy a investment in Austin,TX area. Mostly probably around Round Rock area. This is my first time buying a house or investment property.

I live in SF and make sound 150K + and planing to move to Aust...

How does a Short Sale work?

Hello BP world! This is somewhat of a basic question but I thought I would throw it out there. Obviously, the more offers you put out there the more chances you have of getting an offer accepted and I agree totally wi...

I am looking at 2-4 unit multi-family properties, some have separate utilities, and some a mix.  The mix is mostly Owner pays water/sewer/trash and gas heat, and tenant pays electric.  With the same neighborhoods, the...

Does a rental property have to be in an LLC to qualify as a depreciating asset?

I'll soon be able to pull some cash out of my 401k and I would love to invest it in real estate (out of state turn key through self directed IRA). When I tried to figure out myself how that works, I quickly realized t...

I have about $200,000 in equity on an investment property in Oakland, California. It sets on a large lot enough to add a second unit. I bought it for $265,000. Legally it's a four bedroom, one bathroom single family h...

Hi all! New member and investor here. I'm curious if you need pre-approval before making an offer on a mobile home Park, or just put in the offer and figure out financing later? Or does it depend on the seller? I migh...

Hello (again) Biggerpockets!I have a SFR in contract that was built in the 1950s, and not tested for lead or asbestos--  I'm going to assume that there's probably both within the home.  From all that I've read, lead a...