I am looking for my first out of state investment property. Currently I have two properties in CA. I am looking for some advise on rental market in Kansas City vs Cleveland or Dayton, OH. Kansas City property tax are ...

I have a three family house in Hudson county that I am remodeling the kitchen, the scope of the work is replacing the old kitchen cabinets, replacing the old galvanized drain pipes with pvc, new pex water lines, bring...

I want to know your thoughts about something that I realize is a sensitive subject in our present day and challenges my own industry.Call it career suicide, but I offer no apologies for opening this discussion because...

I manage my own properties and have no experience using a property manager, but it seems from all I read on BP that there is often conflict between property owners and property managers. It seems a lot of the ire come...

Today’s spotlight project is located in San Leandro, near the BART station and near to the downtown. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the geography of the San Francisco Bay, there are three parts to the Bay, t...

Curious to get others opinions but has anyone EVER had a desirable outcome from using your servicers attorney?If I was “forced” to use them I find they are:1. Lazy2. Lack communication skills3. Extremely slow4. Rack u...

Hi All,I have started investing in real estate in the Boston area, and am curious what you think and have heard about the risk of the government officials renewing rent control in Boston. I know it was banned in the 9...

I have been (briefly) pitched by a rehabber who needs $$ to rehab multi-units, occupy and resell 18-24 months later. Promises 8% and percent of profit upon closing. Claims it'll be secured by 1st lien (I have to menti...

While finding the right deal in the right market is critical to achieving success as a syndicator, the ability to raise capital is equally, if not more, important. I've found that having capital from investors in plac...

Unfortunately, my first 'Deal Diary' post is a failure, but still better than a loss.Having received a lead from Craigslist, I followed-up and made an offer which was accepted. The deal was for 120k with an ARV pushin...