As a property manager, it's not uncommon to encounter situations where a tenant begins to incur additional expenses rapidly. Whether it's due to changes in personal circumstances or unforeseen issues, addressing these...

Hello BP!I am a Realtor here in Scottsdale, Arizona and am looking to buy a condo in either the San Diego or Las Angeles California areas to be a short term vacation rental. I have not yet invested out of state, nor h...

As an investor, are you looking for anything unique in an inspector that an owner occupant wouldn't be concerned with?

I've been investing and managing properties for two years here in Dallas. Most of my experience is in residential. I do own an 8 unit apartment, which was a huge learning experience for me. I knew nothing when I pu...

Hey everyone,I'm a fairly new investor located in my hometown of Cheraw, SC.  Lately, since starting my real estate journey a few months ago, it has really taken on a whole new meaning for me.  I'm very excited about ...

Scenario: You bought a house for 5% down as an owner occupied loan. You want to gain as much equity and/or rentability as possible doing DIY projects around the house. The plan is to turn this into an airbnb. Are you ...

I bought my first condo two years ago to house hack (roommate paid almost 70% of my living expenses), plan was to purchase several within my complex because leasing was allowed.  That lasted 3 months until I met my fu...

Owning rental property is a business. Generally speaking, revenue is earned through rent payments from a tenant. Having an empty space, whether it be an apartment unit or a single family rental, is considered a vacanc...

Hello BP! I am preparing to rent out my first investment property! I've seen tons of information and posts regarding where to advertise, but I can't find much on how to advertise. What are some do's and don't's when w...

I am just starting out in real estate investment. My first property will be, unless something changes, the duplex we're currently living in on a rent-to-own basis.Whenever I tell people what my wife and I want to do w...