I have a multi-unit in a class A neighborhood in Chicago (Lincoln Square - 60625) that I am wrapping up a large rehab on right now. The property is on a remarkable block and the units really are fantastic - we've take...

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I have a question about what people think of the 70% rule in this market. I'm in Southern California and experiencing the same low inventory problems as many regions. Houses are getting picked off the ML...

Hello! We are new homeowners, new to this site and have just started on the path of REI. We bought a house in Mt. Washington (Pittsburgh) in June 2017 through a Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation Loan. We first made an ...

I'm looking into lending a condo owner about 22k at about 10%. The note would be backed up by his condo, which I haven't been able to see the inside of because it is currently in litigation. The person living in it bo...

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I'm running the numbers on my first investment and wanted to get your thoughts. It looks like a great deal to me from a numbers perspective. I'm a buy-and-hold investor and am not concerned wit...

I own 2 properties in the Round Rock area but I have recently moved to South Austin and was looking into getting in the San Marcos market.  Any recommendations on areas to avoid/areas to focus on would be greatly appr...

I came into some money awhile back and would like to take a this coming semester off from college to try to make some money flipping a home. College is taking longer than expected and I am using a lot of cash to atten...

Hey BPers,My scenario requires a bit of a background knowledge in order to fully understand.  I will try to break the scenario down piece by piece for ease of digestion.  Here goes.The Buyers:  Myself and a partner (l...

Hi! My name is Robert, and I live on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. I'm currently in the publishing world, and I would like to begin investing in real estate. Ideally, I would like to acquire a 3 unit building in t...

I'm in the military stationed overseas but will be headed back stateside in August. I've been doing a TON of reading about REI and I think it's the route I want to go while still working full-time. My plan is to use m...