I was wondering if anyone has ever used a registered agent service like National Registered Agents, Inc. or something similar? I am looking to open/form an LLC in Alabama for investing and am considering using one of ...

How do you protect yourself from something like this:  http://www.weartv.com/news/features/top-stories/st...The article states the jury found the apartment complex at fault "for not providing proper security the night...

I have been flipping homes for awhile, but I am simply an investor, and my agent and I were talking about starting a brokerage. She told me that she didn't think agents or brokers could flip houses because the E&O...

We finished a house in the Des Moines market built in 1894.  It was a real challenge - and took a year to turn around.  It's beautiful but is an interesting one.  We have a signed lease and deposit with a couple that ...

For people really concerned about socialism in this country, I think a huge issue should be the illegal spying by our government on our citizens:

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-wiretap11-2009jul...

In an environment with few defined benefits, zero pensions and crappy 401ks when will we begin to value productive employees?

My sister and I were discussing work ethic. She is salaried and ask t...

For anyone who has applied for a loan through their entity. I'm a new company and soon will be looking for a loan. What qualifications do banks/lenders look for? What is a typcial amount to ask for or receive? I plan ...

On the main BP page, the #1 trending discussion today is: This is Not the Real Estate Environment for Rookie Investors. My current partner and I are rookies, and we're analyzing the deals anyway. Here's the current la...

Hi BP,

First time poster. I've been lurking on the site, reading the beginner's manual, and listening to some podcasts for a while. I'm interested in buy-and-hold MF and SF properties. In my 9-5 I'm a family ...

Hey everyone.  I have a deal that I am looking at, and I would like all honest opinions...good and bad.  This would be my first venture into real estate investing.  My focus has been on purchasing multi-family as a bu...