Hi Everyone - Just thought I would share an experience that I just had on my own. I didn't have a model of due diligence with my latest effort.  All I had was my assumptions, and however you want to break up that word...

I have enjoyed the BP forums and resources these past few months though this is my first time seeking advice. I bought my first MFR deal within the last month here in Chicago. All going very well. Learning a ton and ...

What are your top REI books and what order would you guys read them in? 
I would say tell me your top 5 but if there is more than top 5 I’m open ears! 
I’m building a plan with phases and my phase 1 is learning mode...

We bought a new home and had to break the current lease for the condo we are renting (State: Texas). The lease runs till Aug 2018. We broke the lease with the required 45 days notice. Per the lease agreement, we are r...

I've had having several conversations with clients lately regarding 2019 successes and planning for 2020. I just wanted to take a minute to discuss the importance of staying focused when planning within business &...

I recently bought my first duplex (3/2.5 per side) and am househacking it with my family in one side, and an inherited tenant plus roommate on the other side. So far, my tenant has been a delight, always paying rent o...

Hi All,
I'm new to the forums and real estate generally. I was interested in house hacking in NoVa/DC and was curious about others' thoughts with respect to feasibility and any personal experiences house hacking in t...

Two weeks ago I was thinking about quitting my W2 and start a 2nd business. I was thinking about starting a bookkeeping business focused on small to medium real estate owners.I was frustrated that I did not close on a...

How complex are your leases? Do you amend and try to cover all of the horrible stuff that needs to be added with the next tenant? Do you ever change your lease if the prospective tenant objects to some language in y...

Hello BP,My name is Jason and I've been lurking here as well as reading every REI book I can get my hands on since the beginning of the year.  I am moving into real estate investing, on the side to start, with the ult...