I have just established an LLC for my SDIRA. The purpose is to use this LLC to buy and hold a SFR rental. I intend to manage the property myself. Are there any restrictions against using a credit or debit card with th...

I would guess at least a few of you have had to convince your spouse or significant other that you weren't crazy, you weren't going to bankrupt the family, and that this whole real estate investing thing was a good id...

My first post! I'm a newbie looking for my first deal. I just started reading The Ultimate Beginners' Guide to Real Estate Investing and I ran across the explanation of the Real Estate Market Cycle. My question is, wh...

Dear BP family,My appraisal came in lower than I expected.What is the best course of action now?For the future, can I ask the appraiser to send me the draft before he submits it to the bank?In case the new appraisal i...

Have been keeping an eye on some vacant land near where I live (Chicago, IL). Former auto repair shop. Current owner demolished the building and did a Phase I, which came back clean. Original plan was to build a Starb...

I live in the Pacific Northwest and have been investing in real estate here for years, but am considering retiring in Florida. I have a size-able portfolio that is a mix of commercial and residential. I didn’t acquire...

I'm in San Diego and looking to convert a three car garage into two 1-1 units. The total square footage is roughly 700 sq ft. There is a 2-1 apt above the garages already. The property is in North Park.I spoke to ADU ...

It seems as if a large number of buy and hold investors try to use the 50% rule for their rental properties. I myself think the rule makes perfect sense and that is what I use also.

I would like to get everyone's o...

I am interested in putting an offer in on a property. The current rents can support 2800 gross per month for all 4 units. C class unit with some deferred maintenance that will have to be addressed on a ten year time l...