I have a 7 unit property and wanted to get gift cards for my tenants for the restaurant across the street (don't worry, I would say "Happy Holidays" in the card).  Anyone see an issue with this?  Also, I am currently ...

My family has owed a modest size cattle ranch for close to 100 years in the mountains above San Diego.  We are selling a piece of it but because of the capital gains tax we would be subjected to we want to do a 1031 a...

I live in New Jersey and am currently in the process of starting a property management company. However, I came to find that in NJ you need a real estate broker's license to do property management. Does this mean that...

I saw a other "discussion" between two old timers on BP and it got me thinking.....When some of us do renovations, we put in the toughest most durable products we can find, expecting they will stand up to the tenants....

Hi BP -You guys have helped me immensely over the years and I am finally at a point in my investing career where I can embark into apartment buildings. I'll be honest though, the idea of writing an LOI and all the jaz...

Hello BP! I want to post today to hear some of your opinions and perspectives. I want to hear what you guys would do if you were in my position, or for anyone that is in my position what have you been doing to help yo...

Hi all - Thought I'd share some of the "red flags" or warning signs I consider when accepting bookings at our vacation / short term rentals.  If several or most of these are present, I won't hesitate to deny or cancel...

Hi guys,I'm looking to update a washroom in one of my rental units.  I need :1) New flooring (probably a ceramic tile) with sub flooring2) New vanity and sink3) Mirror and some paintI've called a few places and the qu...

Is the ultimate question. How did you know when it was time to stop reading, and just do? I guess there never is a perfect time but what finally made your feet leave the ground?Me personally feel as though I'm not rea...

How exciting, BP is coming up to 1,000,000 POSTS! What a fete for @Joshua Dorkin next to him, who has been here the longest? @Jon Holdman ? I just want to say CONGRATULATIONS to all of you that stuck it out in the ear...