I have been using AirBnB for a few months and have really enjoyed it!  Now Virginia has passed some extreme laws about writting letters to neighbors, asking the government for permission, registering as a business, et...

Hey BP community-I know there isn't a set formula that can be used to reliably calculate how much one should set aside for repairs and maintenance on a buy & hold rental, but I've heard the average of ~$100/month ...

How's it going guys, I have a few questions regarding flipping homes in CA, Los Angeles area to be exact. This is my first post and I am looking to learn a lot before I get started on my 1st flip. I do have some real ...

After recent research, I have noticed that a lot of states, counties or cities have already or will be pushing out regulations stating that: You have to own and live in your property to be able to list only part of yo...

For the past 17 years I've been practicing as a real estate attorney, broker, investor, urban planner, syndicator and owner of a mid sized property management company in California.  It has been my experience and obse...

Good morning,I am in contract to purchase a STR in Destin, Fl. It is my first investment property on my own. Just beginning to investigate STRs opportunities in ski/winter vacation detonations.When looking into places...

I am in the process of renovating a 5 bedroom home just across the border from DC.  For now, my long-term plan is to rent to a RAL company, but it takes a long time to get a property approved for such use.  In the mea...

On May 25, 2012, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) issued a Proposed Rule (Rule) which, if adopted, would govern the process by which a "nonbank covered person" may become subject to the supervi...

Hi All - 
I'm about to pay back a hard-money lender that will be earning interest off the money they lent our LLC for the purchase of a rental property. My question is on the interest that they're gaining. Do I need ...