all, a recession is coming.  No I don't know when, and am not seeking to time the market or even predict when it will happen. But recessions always come and the current recovery/expansion/bull run is lengthy by histor...

So after closing on my first property in February (a duplex that I bought FHA and will owner occupy for three years since I got the tax credit before doing another one) and spending the past 6 weeks doing rehab on the...

Reside in CA and considering buying a house for rental income in Memphis.   I'm using the following link because that management company is used by the agent I'm dealing with.http://memphis.craigslist.org/search/apa?i...

I live in SF Bay Area, CA, and have a fancy tech job that I enjoy (at least I did before COVID). Have about $8k a month to invest in real estate after maxing retirement accounts thanks to high income and modest lifest...

Westword said it best in their Dec. 4 story: Right now is the "toughest time to buy a home in Denver holiday history." Yikes!Those who've been on the sidelines "waiting for the market to cool off" -- how many times ha...

I have always bought/made offers in the West.Three different western states. Usually, I call my RE agent and give a verbal offer and terms, then I have a written contract to sign in my email box in couple of hours, or...

I don't want to keep beating a dead horse. I know this has been a hot topic for awhile. With Biden taking office, COVID, and multi family investing being at a 'peak' - what are you and your team predicting the next 12...

Inventory in my desired market (Denver) is extremely limited.  I decided to take it upon myself to start Driving for Dollars(tm), as they say.  My first sweep was for duplexes in my own neighborhood, as this is ground...

Hi BP-ers!Recently my REIA hosted a speaker from a firm who write self-directed IRAs. This seems like a valuable tool for investors but when I spoke to my accountant about it she said they could only be opened by indi...

As we've all seen, the Colorado Springs RE market has gone crazy the last several years. With new business, tons of building and a highly rated quality of life, it is the place to be. I've even heard some people commu...