I hear a TON about how 1031 exchanges are a great way to defer taxes + grow your portfolio faster. I've never done a 1031, but understand the logic and benefit behind them. I also understand some of the restrictions a...

Hi,I have tenants that are ignoring the no smoking addendum in their lease and smoking both weed and cigarettes in their unit daily.  So far I've only communicated via text or face-to-face that they are violating thei...

Hello I'll keep it fairly simple I'm new to the whole REI field, but it has always been a passion of mine, So since I recently got out of the military and relocated to Chicago, I'm ready to go for the goal, I have ...

Hi all,My husband Adam and I are moving forward with real estate investing. he is a stay at home dad, just recovered from back surgery, ready to do more remodeling. I author and teach technology training courses on ho...

Aloha all.My name is BJ and I'm completely new to the world of real estate.  My wife have been very lucky in our 2 real estate purchases.  We bought our first home in 2002 (in Honolulu) and have since turned it into a...

My tenant spilled latex paint on the patio...and something else that looks like rust.  Concrete is porous so I doubt it can be cleaned.  Do I hire a sandblaster or charge a damage fee; and if the later, how much?  And...

I am a new member and total newbie at all of this. I am currently living North East of Philadelphia right across the bridge from Trenton Nj. I am very interested in finding a Mentor/ Friend to allow both of us to...

Hi BPers!I'm pretty new to BP and REI - thought I would share some information about where I'm at and what my goals are, and ask you all: what would you do next if you were me?About me:I own one SF home in Portland, O...