I recently heard an (non-BP, don't know if I'm allowed to say where) REI podcast where the guest talked about investing in international coffee farms (in Panama).

The pitch was basically $15,000 for 0.5 acre parcel...

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If you haven't already, check out the new podcast # 48. My friend and investor agent @Darren Sager was interviewed by @Joshua Dorkin and @Brandon turner . Darren is a successful multi...

Looking for advice from others on a tenant dilemma. We are located in the Quad Cities (Bettendorf, Ia).Situation:- tenant late on December rent; had her physically drop off rent plus late fee on 12/10.- 12/13 the chec...

I've seen all of the photos of Houston and of course I feel very badly for the people there. I have never been in a situation as bad as that and can only imagine the emotional and financial toll its taking on them...T...

Hello everyone, I am new to BP and new to real estate (sort of). My name is Nicole Brodahl (my profile is incorrect - not sure how to fix.)I have a very long winded statement/question. Looking for any tips, advice, re...

I am currently looking for my first buy and hold investment property, though so far I've only toured three properties. When my husband and I decided to buy an asset, I got in touch with the real estate agents who acte...

I was purchasing a multi family through an IRA LLC and was utilizing debt to finance it, requiring a non-recourse loan. Was given the contact info for:American Money Loan Services and the person’s name, Tom Vanderlaan...

Shock, Anger, Denial, Depression, and Acceptance…These are the 5 stages people go through during a traumatic event.About 2 years ago, I had my traumatic event when a family member’s health took a serious turn for the ...

What's the worst maintenance request story you have to share?

This past week when checking on something in the attic of one of our active rehabs, our handyman gave us a call explaining how he had found some pretty disturbing items. When he had been in there a month prior, the pl...