I went on a road trip today to look at a couple of 5 & 6 unit properties about an hour from me and came home with a duplex. {Well actually, I left the duplex where it has sat for the last 80 years and just brought...

Just purchased my first buy and hold rental in Madison, AL.  I need help making flooring decisions!  We're getting feedback from potential tenants that the carpet is old, so I'm going to replace the living room carpet...

In my area food carts have become a big deal. People are enjoying great food at a very resonable price and these little businesses are sprouting up all over.

Just for fun we started talking with the owner of one and ...

Hi all, I understand this isn't your typical Commercial Real Estate Post however, I would appreciate any and all advice on the possible career change. I currently work at an investment firm selling securities. The job...

Hi,We've uprooted ourselves from down under Australia and plonked ourselves smack in the unlikeliest of places, Japan, at a 360 degree cultural turnaround.We arrived two months ago and have survived in a country that ...

hi BP! looking to see if anyone can suggest an inexpensive Wholesaling Real Estate Mentor/Program that is moderately priced, or just a mentor that would be willing to take me under their wing. im willing to work for f...

I have been lurking here for a while and decided it was time to finally introduce myself and join the fun!!  My wife and I are beginner investors in the Bowling Green Kentucky area.  We both work full time well paying...

Hi all,I have a question regarding investing in condos in the Bay Area. I have been living in Cupertino with my parents since I graduated 2 years ago and I've been working full time since. I recently switched to a new...

Okay BP, so I've decided to jump in (actually decided a little bit back.)  And I figured I'd start a live Blog/Forum to document my epic triumph or defeat; though I'm pulling for the former.The History:  My REI journe...

ok im about to make an offer on a duplex. My cost i going to be $93,000. My mortgage is going to be $758 a month, and my two units are occupied at $450 on each side. This is below the little cul-de-sac. So we got ...