Just a heads up to all my BP colleagues (Quick Tip!) - I was recently a victim of wire fraud on a mortgage transaction and in speaking with the FBI, activity has been rampant lately.  The day it happened to me last we...

I have seen several questions and comments about the advisability of using the Checkbook IRA LLC structure. Although there are a number of firms pushing the idea we always try and point out the potential danger of do...

Good Morning BP,I wanted to introduce myself, my name is Chris Heinmiller and I am a long-time listener to the BP podcast, and have been a lurker on the BP forums for even longer. I have been fascinated with real esta...

I have several potential tenants who have young children. The home is on a river here in Portland Maine. Are there any dangers or responsibility from a landlord perspective? 
Should I be concerned with kids getting h...

We ran across a great deal on our first house to flip yesterday. I may have put the cart before the horse and made an offer  before securing the loan. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. 

should pet be allowed for rental? 

I'm in contract (in Oregon) on a house that was built in 1950 and have been advised by another local investor to NOT get a lead and asbestos inspection. That due to the age, you should just assume leads in there and p...

I only have 2 properties that have been managed by a PM for several years. I'm taking over to have more control and want to know if I can run w/o setting up business structure. I was advised by CPA that I can but not ...

I'm too overwhelmed by vacation homes that I decided to buy one. All went smooth until trouble came in the form of mould and asbestos. My investment advisor asked me to get an inspection done from Healthy environmenta...

I have lower middle class rentals in Texas (rents around $900 for 3 Bedrooms). I am wondering if anyone has found that it is smart to convert gas stoves in old homes to electric. It seems that electric is easier to...