I hear the words “Cap Rate “ a lot. What is a cap rate and why re they important? Is it something added onto a loan interest rate or maybe equity in a property? What is a good cap rate?

I have been asked to become a student of an investor who retired off of his rental income in 10 years. it is a 6 month coaching program but is going to cost me $3600. can i get some advice? thoughts? 
I currently do ...

A recent article that I wrote on the BP blog received some criticism because I suggest that a 401(k) is one of the best ways to increase your net worth.This strategy was criticized by a couple of readers and I thought...

Hi all, I have a few questions. I'm very new to real estate investing, and have just spent the past 2 weeks exploring my area (Charlotte NC). Granted, I've only been looking on the MLS...which leads me to my first que...

Im sure many of us have read all the warnings and reviews of buying low price properties, and the problems typically associated with them, but all that considered, it is what first attracts a lot of people , indeed th...

I am new to investing in general, but have been doing a lot of research and am eager to get started in real estate. I live in San Diego. I am mostly interested in buy and hold rental properties and learning that busin...

If a house sells 50 k and rent for 1000, it meets 2% rule. But actually I think it is not necessarily a good investment.

Assuming SFR, 1500 sf, 3 be 2 ba, in small Midwest town. Move on ready. 30 years old. No renov...

With an eye to the future, should we really be buying in remote suburbs, or is that like investing in VHS rental shop in a digital age? I’m seeing what looks like a massive urbanization trend.I am a buy and holder. Ot...

What are you doing or seeing that effectively addresses racial disparity in home ownership/ lending/ generational wealth?Hopefully this is a fairly straightforward question about a heavy and complex topic!  It's well ...

I've got a tenant in a single family residence who has been extremely aggressive and demanding since moving into the home a few months ago. We re-did the house and it's in great condition- new appliances, new paint, n...