Good morning investors,I'm looking to buy a property in the South FL area and need to bounce some ideas against you guys. The root need comes because I need to bring my mom closer to me and Im looking for a way to mak...

I refinanced my owner-occupied multifamily rental property last year and now I'm struggling on exactly how to report the closing costs. I have tried researching previous posts and other sources, but I haven't found an...

High-End KitchenHigh end finishes start in the kitchen. The kitchen is your most important room in all flips, and so it should demand the bulk of attention for finishes. The possibilities for finishing a kitchen are i...

I'm looking to purchase my first investment property and need help figuring out a strategy that will work for me. I have about $300k in equity (based on a BPO performed in July 2023) but no cash. Whatever I do, I woul...

I'm reaching out to see if there's anyone in Bellwood area as investors especially for multi-family. It seems that this area is a C area, but the leadership has started really focusing on revitalizing the housing.

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I hired a general contractor to do a foundation replacement and several other smaller jobs on my house. The total contract is for $210k. The foundation portion is $163k. The remaining $47k is a bunch of other stuff li...

Hi thereWe are closing on a Oakland sfh that has asbestos siding. My partner and I are looking to flip it and want to replace the siding which has some wear and tear.Does anyone have good referrals to handle safe remo...

Hello everyone, I'm new to BP as well as real estate. I need a bit of guidance please, what are your thoughts on purchasing an investment property before purchasing your primary residence? 

Ok so I know not to live too strictly by the 50% rule and it is used in order to give a rough/quick analysis of properties.

That being said... I've seen some explanations of the 50% rule that doesn't quite make sense...