First post! Thank you for having me. Here is my introduction and issue I'm facing breaking into real estate. I grew up in Austin and make 35K freelancing. I expect my income to increase gradually each year. I know rem...

Good morning BP family. I hope everyone is realizing your RE investing goals.  We are considering purchasing a 9 unit multifamily. All of the units are 1 bedroom.  Historically we were discouraged from purchasing prop...

Hi,I'm wondering if most Property Managers call the previous landlord(s) for tenant reference?  As a independent landlord I have always found this to be immensely helpful in finding a quality tenant.  It doesn't sound...

I rented out one of my units to a lady in her 60s, she was a pleasure to have and super sweet. As time went by I kept noticing her grandson around and the first few times I met him , he seemed to be normal. I started ...

I've found some info here and there in podcasts and a little in a book or two but I'm looking more for a workbook maybe on how to evaluate them, set them up, find balance and weigh advantages and disadvantages. 
I ha...

I haven't conducted my first deal yet but, I am looking for ways to increase my monthly income. I have the idea of obtaining my real estate license in New York or New Jersey to work part-time as a real estate agent. S...

Hello,I'm looking to become a developer I have a 10,000 sqft lot that I can build for homes or condos on checked with the city already the lot is in Gardena, CA. I had a GC come out he said he charges 225sq ft looking...

Considering Core-Tec for a up and down plex with sound traveling problems. Cork backed and expensive. Any better ideas? Should I lay 1/4 inch plywood under it also but think might be overkill. 
Tenants are ready to f...

Hi, So, unique accounting and finance question for the group I think.  We owe $22,000 on our 2014 minivan.  We borrowed the money at 1.9% interest.  The monthly payment is $630.  We have three years left on the miniva...

57 years old, recently gave up on 401K (interest rates are terrible past few years) and got 1 family home rental. A more stable of building wealth is to have as many rental properties as possible before I'm forced ...