I viewed six properties after vetting listings before finding this one. REO 1300 sq/ft 2 Bd, 1.5 bath 70's ranch in a nice neighborhood/location that's desirable according to several RE agents. Converting to 3/2.5, re...

I saw a 4-plex that was priced very well for the market it was in. I asked for the pro-forma, plugged in the numbers and it failed miserably. The problem is that the rents are about 80% of what I think that market ren...

If purchasing properties off the MLS seems to be the next logical step for you- then you need to network and find an INVESTOR FRIENDLY agent. I emphasize investor friendly because you need to work with someone who un...

Dear BP,

Firstly, I would like to share that I am doing my best to learn and don't want to give the impression, as sometimes is the case, that I have not tried to find the answers.

I have my HELOC approved. I have...

I heard a great quote today on the podcast, "If your not embarrassed by your offer, than your asking too high."

While I know we can negotiate on the purchase price of a house, I was also wondering what other things ...

My real estate company in Columbus, Ohio borrows from private lenders frequently for both fix and flip projects as well as rental properties..  I have used the following rules to maximize my relationship with these le...

Hi everyone,

I'm an Aussie who will be moving to West Lafayette, IN to start a research position at Purdue University in August 2014.

As I'm hoping to buy my first home there (and hopefully some investm...

Hello everybody.  I am a newbie and currently looking at my first deal.  The one I am looking at is a three unit and it is a short sale.  Under the write up of the property it states "If property is vacant and no util...

Hello Bigger Pockets Community,

My fiancé and I are beginning our real estate investment journey but we live and work in one of the most expensive markets in the world - even though we are 20 minutes from San Francis...

Background: Wife inherited a 4-plex from her mom.  Approximate value: $500K  with an $135K interest only loan.  The 4-plex is a cash cow and she has no intent to pay it off.  1)  Should she keep the existing loan even...