Hey,So I have a plan that I want to get into motion asap.  I have always wanted to buy and rent homes (the sky is the limit on the number).  I've been doing some serious research on how to do this and how to become a ...

First time investor here! I've been studying real estate investing for several years now and know it's what I wanna do. My wife however is very new to it but together we bought a duplex that needs a little more than t...

I'm sure everyone has experienced this; you are preparing to move and comes across items and belongings you have not looked at in quite some time.  Many make you reminisce, but every once in a while one provides a "li...

I was wondering what are some of your favorite provisions you have included in your contract that aren't typical provisions?

Something that helps me is I have a provision in my lease that describes the paint brand,...

Hi everyone I’ve created a nice list for a direct mail campaign! But I’m just wondering how the wording should be? How the set up on the card or letter should be? This is going to be my first attempt at this so wanna ...

Hello everyone. I recently discovered this remarkable site and intend to read and learn here. I find Real Estate very interesting, more so than any other game that I know. But must admit I don't identify myself with i...

Hi BP Community,We found a REO that had been rehabbed through the house: new wall, floor, appliances and had foundation work done on a corner of house.  ACs and roof are still the original should still have few years ...

Does anyone depreciate laminate flooring in the event you have to replace some or all of the flooring when a tenant vacates? Similarly to carpet? Maybe a life expectancy when a new tenant moves in?In other words, the ...

Hi BP Members,I'd appreciate any guidance/ suggestions as it relates an unsolicited bid for a property purchase.Context: My brother currently rents from an owner/landlord who owns a three family residential property ...

Hello all!My wife and I live in the Central Valley of CA and are gearing up to purchase our first rental property (ideally some time in 2024). I have been a notary/loan signing agent since the beginning of 2019 and ha...