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...

In March of 2012 I attempted to buy a HUD foreclosure house. The house was misrepresented as a 2 bath home and had extensive damage not shown on HUD’s inspection or appraisal. After I had my inspection completed I can...

Hi BP members, I wanted to ask all of you if anyone can help me analyze this off market deal from my realtor.  Its is a legal 6 unit building in Jackson Park.  it consist of (5) 3/1.5 and (1) 2/1. Owner said it has up...

Has anyone had any experience purchasing a bank owned property where the bank will not cooperate with turning on utilities?

This is a new deal and the bank has accepted my offer, but is not willing to turn on the wat...

Hi everyone - moving into my first multi family here (duplex) in about 3 weeks. I will be living in the upper unit and renting the other one until I move out and rent the upper one as well.  There is no in unit laundr...

if you own multiple rentals, and you buy them with traditional financing, this question is for you.

i purchase my houses in my name b/c the lender will not loan to a company. i was then quit claiming the houses into...

Hello,I am very close to purchasing my first rental property and believe that I have potentially discovered the ultimate way to cash flow in higher priced markets. I know I already made some of you cringe with the tit...

Hello all,I own an investment property in the San Francisco Bay Area which I put on the market for rental two months ago. I have a real estate agent showing the house (which is different from how I did it in past year...

My client is doing her first househack. It’s a solid 2 family  in Lowell MA but but during the home inspection we found some active knob and tube and this foundation issue. I’ve dealt with knob and tube before, we’re ...

I am proud to say I am finally on the board! I have my first investment property! A brand new three bedroom town home right next to a university. I was just wondering what my next plan of action should be. Should I do...