We're back in CA, just in time for the snow storm. It was just a foot of snow, but the devastation to the drought stricken trees was enormous. Here's a photo of a family members house, just as it was being rebuilt fro...

I made an offer on a short sale property with a first mortgage by a large major bank, and a much smaller second mortgage through a local program to encourage homeowners to invest in their home. Both mortgages are ...

So the homeowner I wrote about this morning told me the whole story. Fiance needs to dump property; she's in over her head. Home would need all of the equity it would have if it was in good shape to rebuild and fix...

Hello,I'm  just starting to research the Phoenix Multi-Family market. What areas within Phoenix or the surrounding sub markets would people recommend? I guess I'm just trying to figure out where are the best neighborh...

Are things softening in the Bay Area, and if so, are you changing/modifying any of your strategy because of it? I was up at Bay Area Wealth Builder's RE meetup in Corte Madera (near Marin) last week with @Kathleen L. ...

Hi All!
I'm brand new to all of this and I'm hoping some of you could help me figure out how to find deals and get practice in with underwriting. I've been doing my homework as far as books, articles, videos, and pod...

Hi, I am interested in learning how to start a vacation rental management business.  I would love anyones advice on how to get started.  Even the basics.  Do I need a lic (I have one)? Does my company need to be in th...

I have a tenant that has been late paying this whole year. Every month she pays two to 3 weeks late.Ut stayed with just a few says then 10 days now every month she's 3 weeks late. They do what they want to upgrade th...

Hello BP members,  I have learned so much from reading here-Thanks to all who post & share!!!I completed my first flip and sold in Dec last year, approx 30% profit, held for exactly 1 year due to 2 deals falling t...

What are your opinions on the new bill which requires bookings for short-term rentals in residential areas to be for stays of at least 90 days?I'm writing about the new law in Hawaii and would like to know what the lo...