I'm looking for some tips/things to note when first buying a rental property, such as closing cost estimations/other fees, process of applying for a loan, when to apply for a loan (make the offer then get the loan?)

We don't care about appraisals and repairs if the numbers are right.

I've been investing in RE for 6 years part time and have very recently left my six figure career to pursue this full time with a wife and kids at home so I'm all in.

Hey BP family! We have way more vacancies than normal and it's become more difficult to fill units. Anyone else experiencing the same? Looking for any marketing techniques to increase activity. We've tried $500 off th...

We’d also love any tips on what questions to ask and what we should be looking for.Lauren, this forum features over 20 of real estate tax experts.

Over the past several years, I’ve managed and grown a portfolio of rental properties, but I’m now looking to transition into land development and home building.I’m currently seeking a knowledgeable real estate agent in South Carolina (close to Charlotte metro) who can help me identify suitable land opportunities and connect me with the right team of builders and other professionals to bring projects to life.If you have recommendations or know someone with strong experience in land development or new construction, I’d greatly appreciate your input.Thank you in advance for your help and connections.JC

.🏡 September Existing Home Sales Tick HigherExisting home closings rose 1.5% from August and 4.1% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.

Of course they don't care for you.

@Stephanie Cortez As RE investing gets more complex and cities like Philly are getting tougher, the savvy investors are doing well and buying up opportunities, the newer investors are often stumbling through their first acquisitions and learning the hard way how resilient they are (or are not) and the folks in the middle are hopefully working on getting smarter and more careful about everything - vetting tenants better, being smart about renovations and maintenance, exploring alternate strategies when necessary. 

The key will be verifying expenses and maintenance on those park-owned homes—they can eat into returns faster than expected.