I get why 30 year loans are best, and I'm not posting to debate that. I'm trying to achieve it.

I've called 10 different banks mostly small or local credit unions. I can't find anyone who gives 30 year loans. I'm pur...

Hi Everyone,I have been reading the book on Rental Property investing by Brandon Turner and it is helping me a lot. Brandon always mentions that appreciation is like gambling and a speculation. We should not buy any p...

I'm considering a REI strategy centered around buy and hold, cash flow investing in condos.

I would like to hear from the community what the potential pluses and minuses are with such a strategy. I am aware ...

We're in a financial meltdown,imo and we keep hearing about that rotten Bush and the spending on Iraq war.
When will current pres start taking some responsibility for his part in our mess? According to the CBO, h...

I'm on a Portland, OR real estate broker's email list (I was thinking about buying in Portland a few months ago) and received what appears to be a pretty alarming change the city council is trying to pass this Thursda...

Hello BP!I just have a simple question for you all.  What was the last thing that you did, heard, read, ect that finally made you start your first deal?  I'm interested to see what was the last thing that pushed you t...

I have a property under contract and have been working with a loan broker FOR OVER A MONTH!  I'm in clear danger of the seller's patience running out.   Was told we "passed" the lender's test:  730 Credit scores,  ple...

The Oklahoma Senate has passed a bill to go to the house. Senate Bill 695. The purpose of the bill is to allow Cities to find someone with deep pockets to pay delinquent or unpaid water, trash, and sewer bills. Accord...

An odd thought came to me, probably not workable, but maybe an interesting mental exercise.
Most of the deal postings on BP are looking for funding so why not put together an investment fund with BP users?
Being...