BankUnited's failure marks 34th bank to close so far this year, will cost FDIC $4.9 billion.

Hey Jeff, they got another one!

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Regulators-seize-Floridas-apf-15323245.html?sec=topStories&...

Detroit and Pittsburg lead the cheapo list, but Tampa and Vegas are coming on strong (or weak).

10 cheapest: Detroit, Pittsburgh, Rochester, N.Y.; Memphis, Tenn.; Tampa, Fla.; Cleveland, Tenn.; Columbia, S.C.; Dallas...

I had a lengthy conversation with Phillip Dwyer today and Catherine Austin Fitts,http://solari.com/blog/, former assistant Secretary of HUD under Bush 1, we decided I should open a discussion with BP for input. I am g...

Hi guys! i am currently looking to invest in Cleveland but because i live abroad, i need some help from locals to make a proper analysis of the area. i wonder what potential there is for long term cash flow in Clevela...

Hi BP - In two weeks I am doing my first purchase and repair in a very nice neighborhood in Blue Springs, MO (an "A" neighborhood in Kansas City).

It is a 5-plex with 4 studios and 1 one-bedroom.

I have only ever d...

I own one rental right now close to downtown DC. The tenants have said they may start looking for new jobs out of the area in the fall and I'd like to consider a modest kitchen renovation when they go.  The kitchen is...

I am under contract on a townhouse that should rent for $1200 - $1300 a month. The kitchen is in fair condition (50 yr old, lower end cabinets, laminate counter tops and low end older appliances). I got a detailed est...

My opinion, what is yours?

If you have difficulty renting or selling, great numbers are meaningless. The numbers may look good, but it is a terrible investment.

Many times, I have been presented with investment oppo...

With all of that has gone on in the last 3 weeks, I am curious to know who is still pushing forward and continuing to look for deals and will still buy and how many of those that are going to sit back and wait for thi...