I have been searching for a duplex for around 6 months to do an owner-occupy to begin Real Estate Investing. I have just found one that I'm interested in. It is a FSBO. I currently have had a realtor who has showed...

what is the breakdown for the 70% formula?how much of a % can i expect purchase closing costs and selling costs?holding costs?hml with holding costs?how come nobody explains the breakdown of the actual 70% rule??the 7...

Hey guys, I am still looking for my first deal and back on the hunt! Buy & holding "average plus" properties in my area doing yield a positive cash flow in my area. My new strategy is to rehab a "fixer upper"...

Hey guys,I'm looking for my first large multi-family. I come across one that is in my sweet spot as far as location. Exteriors are in good condition. Interiors are very dated, a couple of units have been completely re...

I am sure this is not a unique situation so I am curious to hear what others have to say about their experience and what they are doing. I live in the Cleveland market which is known to be a strong cash-flow market b...

I have been hearing a lot about self directed IRAs and how they have been used to fund long term real estate holdings.  have any of you had any experience with working with a self directed IRA?  If so could you shed a...

Hello everyone. I love the site and my friends and family tell me that I spend way too much time here. :o)

I am a 43 year old Registered Nurse. I would very much like to become a full time real estate investor. I...

Found a nice $80k property that apparently was rented out for $1100. 1% rule check. Did some calcs and seemed like a good idea. Bid $75k (why not I thought) then got outbid with cash offer. Kinda bummed.
Now, similar...

I've spoke to at least one BP member about 'Safeguard Capital Partners' and I am curious if there are any other folks that have brought notes with them and how their experience has been (both good and bad)?   The note...

Ok, I have read a lot of posts on this subject and I am still unclear on what you can and can't do. But, it appears that I may not be able to do what I was hoping to do...Here is the scenario: I have recently "retired...