I bought a HUD home at 83K and the appraisal just came back at 80K.   We would have to come to closing now with an additional 3k. This is an owner occupant. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.  The house needs so...

I've been approached by a friend who's interested in participating in our REI venture by private lending to us. Does anyone out there have any contract forms they could share with me? Thanks!

Was looking at buying an investment property near Indianapolis and just discovered something huge. The property taxes are reduced for primary residence 3 different ways.
1. If you have a mortgage you get a tax break
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Hello, looking for recommendations from BP users who have worked with flat fee real estate agents or brokers. Are you happy with your decision?  Gotchas? Recommendations for specific professionals would be appreciated. 

My husband and I have been Real Estate Investing for a few years now and own 2 multifamily properties and plan to own more. I have been the property manager for both properties and have decided to open my own property...

Hi all, new to biggerpockets. I have a question for all the landlords out there.  We recently purchased a home and we rented out.  We screened the tenant and he seems fine and all.  However, after he moved in, he's as...

Hello,I am moving to the DFW area for work. I discovered bigger pockets 2 months ago and since them I've become motivated in real estate investing. I am a project engineer for a large commercial general contractor and...

The rate sheet on provident funding has a list of rates and a list of 12 day BE or 21 day BE or 30 day BE all negative. It has no columns I see on YSP however. How to go about knowing the YSP of each rate in the lis...

I am selling a recently completed flip on my own. I have placed an ad on Facebook as well as listed it on Zillow and Trulia. Has anyone ever used a flat fee listing service for the MLS? Can you recommend any?

Recently placed an ad on Facebook to rent a 2 bed 1 bath house for $600. Kind of a bad area. That is why I put the rent so low. My Facebook account got blown up with response. As much as 200 people responded.I think I...