Just wondering, does anyone on BP make money from RE, but actually acknowledge the simple points outlined in this site:https://www.caare.org/The site clearly and concisely absolutely exposes all of the worst things ab...

Hello BP, I am new to this site and I see that a lot of people are eager to get started with buying properties for all kinds of reasons. There seems to be a lot of interest in Tampa for rentals. I consider Tampa to be...

Background: The economy is on a tear, but trees don't grow to the sky.  At some point, it will over-extend and go into recession when financial commitments default.Last time, the trigger was a default on home mortgage...

I've purchased my first property in Northern Illinois about 30 minutes south of Joliet. It is a 1400 sq ft single family in a C class area that I plan to rent.The place will need all new utilities/appliances. Two la...

Hi,If I am selling a home for around $350,000, the standard commission around here is 6%. Do you bite the bullet all pay that or do you maybe negotiate and give the listing agent less. I am not trying to be greedy, bu...

This is my first forum question, so thought I'd start out with something light, such as tax reform. I just re-read "The Fair Tax Book" by Neil Boortz and former Congressman Hal Linder. Has anyone read this book y...

In this video, acclaimed trends researcher Gerald Celente discusses why he believes that "The Greatest Depression" will begin in 2010. This is going to affect the rental business, the only question is HOW?

Hi Rockstars!!I have seen those so called all-in-one investment companies who help you from finding a deal, closing,  managing rehabs, putting tenants to PM. For first time out-of-state investor like me who lives in t...

Hey Everyone! My name is Chris, I'm 29 and my background is a LITTLE BIT outside of Real Estate. I have been in the Information/Cyber Security world for the past 8 years. My original major prior to Computer Science wa...

As a newbie looking into Real Estate as a way to make money, the more I read the more feel that Leverage and tax advantages are the two main ways to make money in Real estate, otherwise it is like any other busines...