Hi BP community, I am in the process of selling a property and would like to know if 1031 exchange would work for auctions. I can't seem to see why it wouldn't work with auctions, but I would like to know if it would ...

Hey Folks,I'm in the market for my first property (investment and otherwise) and was on the phone with a loan officer earlier today. The original plan was that my parents would match my cash contribution and classify ...

The mortgage is due on the 1st. I'd like to have the rent due on the 15th. While I do have funds set aside to pay the mortgage in the event that rent is late, I like the little safety net of not having it all due at t...

I am always puzzled why people allot 10% of rent for maintenance... I've talked to so many people and read so many posts of situations where the allotment is 10% regardless , eg.Imagine a situation where the rent is $...

Here is a question for all buy and hold investors specifically. How do you feel about life insurance? Do you have large policies ($1M plus) or are your investment properties your form of life insurance if something h...

I've learned a ton from other's posts, but now I have a need of my own. For background, I was/am looking into buy and hold properties in San Antonio, but in my search I found that a friend, who owns his own constructi...

Hi, I came across purchasing a fourplex under master lease by a residential drug rehab business. Master lease is for 2 years followed by 2 year renewal option and rent escalators. Owner of this rehab owns several reha...

Hey everyone . Quick question, I'm Canadian and recently sold property in AZ. I'm now buying a more expensive property in California. I'm wondering if I can do a 1031 exchange or is this only for residents? Thank you 

Looking for advice on whether to pay off the mortgages on our rentals over the next 5 years or to pay off our primary home mortgage. Not sure if there are advantages to either option considering the new tax laws. The ...

Used search function and can't find my exact scenario so just thought I would jump in with what I hope will be a "value add" to the forum.  I recently bought a Historic District duplex (separate buildings) 2/2 and 1/2...