Let's face it, we live in a violent society. The average middle-class American doesn't see it, but those of us that invest in lower income neighborhoods see it every day. For an average, honest, middle-class or uppe...

Does anyone have experience with the maintenance cost on a turn-key property bought through American Real Estate Investments? The spreadsheet they sent me for the portfolio of properties uses$312 in annual maintenance...

Guest contacts me at 8 pm on check in day saying son is sick and taken to urgent care and they could not travel. They say they will try to check in on day 2 if son feels better. (they are 7 hours drive away). Day 2 th...

The idea of owning office space right now is probably scary to many. I am wondering if there might be potential in smaller, more flexible office space, and I'd like to hear your thoughts. You know, the whole, "... be ...

Hi folks - long time reader here.My wife and I are scoping out a SF property in Somerville. It has the bones and sq ft to be converted into a multifamily though we have a limited understanding of the MF conversion pro...

For about two years now, one of our tenants has been paying for rent in cash. I am almost certain nothing illegal is being done to obtain this cash - they are in a band and receive tips for that and his wife is a wait...

Justice Department Says It Will Reopen Inquiry Into Realtor Trade Group
On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia made a ruling that opens the door for a renewed investigation into the Nationa...

Hi,I'm a new member from Belgium (the country, in Europe).  I've been an enthousiastic subscriber of the BP Podcast since a few months.  I'm absorbing knowledge like a sponge while working towards a first deal, but wh...

a little bit about myself, My we are currently in our early 30's with 2 children both under the age of 3. We've been extremely fortunate in having had the help and ability to pay off our home here in Edmonton. I work ...

New to hosting and currently hosting our first problem guest. A guest with no reviews asked to book our place for two guests since she will be spending time with her sister for her sister's birthday. I asked if she re...