Hi BP world, I am currently not taking a home office deduction since the entire space I use in my primary residence for my rental business is also used for personal activities (computer, file cabinet, office desk).  A...

I'm doing a 1031 exchange and just went under contract for the purchase of two villas which are under construction in Kingsland, GA.  They should rent for $2100-$2200 and just a few months ago I would've had pretty go...

Hey guys. I am a residential agent but have very limited knowledge on the commercial side of things. I have a commercial building that I am considering purchasing. It is the building that I am currently renting an off...

Whether you’re buying an apartment building, shopping center, or commercial office building, it’s wise to make sure you know what is in your leases. Details can get missed in a seller or broker’s ...

Hi,So I have a situation where Cuyahoga County records states my house has 2 beds but my house has 3 beds. The appraiser came in and appraised it as a 2 bedroom and called the 3rd bedroom as a "Den". Is this something...

My broker takes 46% of my commission: 40% in general and then an additional 6% that was explained to me as being for "advertising, office materials/use, etc." I've been using office materials accordingly. I recently f...

First time RE investor, long time BP reader.We recently acquired a rental property (4 beds, 3 bath) in California with a section 8 tenant (family of 3). The tenant has been living at the property for 10 years, with a ...

Hello BP,I've been working as a Gov contractor providing Cloud Engineer services for a while, but my true passion is commercial real estate. I would like to branch into commercial leasing with a government client nich...

Northwest Austin’s booming tech corridor is about to grow even more.
A 129-acre office campus adjacent to Apple’s $1 billion office campus, currently under construction on West Parmer Lane, plans to add 800,000 squar...

I am seeking a loan, and I have a few options between a private lender and a regular bank. The terms are similar. What are the pros and cons of each?Will the private loan show up on my credit?And lastly, what are the ...