I know some of you don't like political discussions but they directly apply to money, so it's relevant.

I don't care about whether or not you believe in "stimulation" economics or whatever. I don't care if you want ...

Is there a such thing as good debt?If I have to categorize debt, I would say the debt I am paying for, it's bad debt. A debt someone else is paying for, it's good debt.Which means, if I have a mortgage on my house and...

There has been a lot of talk of people moving out of California. To this effect, the Los Angeles Times has an article that goes by the subject "High taxes be damned, the rich keep moving to California". Has anyone rea...

So I have a few methods I’m trying for finding investment properties. My HELOC was just approved and processed last week but I’ve been actively looking the past few months. Method 1I look online at Realtor.com, Zill...

Hi All,I’ve been in the waterpoofing business for over 12 years and have been reading up a lot lately about REI. I live in Bay Area (Northern California) and planning on starting my real estate investment portfolio. C...

Hello BP,
I am having difficulties renting out my property in the winter. I have had two applications. It is a couple, one has a good credit, almost hits the income required, good credit score. Her Boyfriend isn't th...

There is so much to be grateful for I don't know where to begin. We take so much for granted in life, especially living in the USA and having access to so much knowledge and choices.
I am very grateful for this BP co...

I'm sure many have heard the numbers recently that the median net worth of individuals in the United States has dropped 39% in the last three years. I'm just curious how BP members have fared during the same three-yea...

In my lovely area of Seattle, the city council and the entire state government here are socialists. I live in the People's Republic of Seattle. The liberal government here believes that it is evil to make a profit.1) ...

I had a friend ask last evening if she needs to disclose to prospective tenants that their half of a duplex may be haunted. Not having any experience with this I thought I'd ask BP. She bought it as a rehab and in the...