Hello, fellow investors! Thank you for all the comments and advice! My husband and I are trying to buy our 2nd property in Florida as a vacation home.  While we  are not using it, we plan to rent it. Of course, we are...

I just happened to watch a youtube video where they interview woman who earn different salaries and ask them what they are saving for.  One who is a mortgage broker was listed as earning 692k.  Is this an exceptional ...

My contractor and I are getting into a discussion about the pros and cons of quartz v granite - what are buyers in your area leaning towards? Surveys show that younger buyers tend to prefer quartz since it's no mainte...

From my time as a Construction Manager rehabbing REO foreclosure properties to my career in residential design I have learned a lot of valuable lessons and developed some helpful strategies that I believe can be usefu...

I am under contract on a 4-unit investment property and want to use a property management company.  I am wondering when is the time to bring them in.  I close at the end of the month, so it isn't a done deal yet.  Sho...

Hey all, I have a quick question regarding returning my renters deposit. My renters lived the rental for close to three years they did a great job for the most part taking care of the place, however they cracked 3 til...

A friend recently asked me to compare two Houston zip codes, 77008 and 77063, from an investment perspective.
Now, I'm a big fan of Texas but the first thing I said to him was the weather is HORRENDOUS. Anything simi...

I'm looking to get into REI from the developer/contractor side. I'm from Houston with a background and experience in construction for over 10 years. I have a general contracting company in Texas that I'd like to get l...

Hello All,
looking for a few opinions on countertops.. Ive got a small upper kitchen i've been remodeling after 15+ year tenants I inherited (smokers) left. New paint, outlets, lights, and cabinets. But I can't decid...

BP Team!Long time lurker, second time poster. A property in a Dallas suburb next to my aunt's house has been vacant for 2 years. The owner has lived in Dallas proper (older gent with a much more expensive property) an...