What's the hardest (or most frustrating) part of real estate investing for you?When I got into real estate investing years ago, I was told it would be mostly passive. I've learned that that's not entirely true. Inform...

Hey BP friends, What technology tools do you use as a landlord?  How are you being a tech-savvy landlord in a digital age? What technology makes your life easier. I'm doing a little more research for a talk that I'm g...

A few of you may have read that I'm on the prowl for my first investment inreal estate. I'm patient and have no problem waiting for the perfect property.

However...

In the later half of 2013, once Bernanke is no lon...

When have I learned enough or read enough books to start investing? I feel like I need to learn so much before I can get into the real world and close on a deal. I know I can always learn more but I keep saying to mys...

I am looking for some advice or feedback on how to go about setting up our rentals to be managed from a distance. I recently got a job offer that was too tough to turn down, so we are looking at moving in the next yea...

I am seriously considering self managing from several states away. I have nearly every element in place, but I have yet to wrap my head around managing keys to the properties. Specifically, how do I get keys to the va...

Hi BP fam! I have an airbnb ready to go life. I have a cleaning company while I'll be managing the property remotely. Can someone suggest a local property manager on demand? Someone who can occasional come to check th...

I'm finding properties that haven't yet reached the sales price they were in 2007. Granted that was a bubble but is it unreasonable to assume that they "should" get back to at least those levels in the next couple ye...

I manage 40 units. They consist of single family homes, small multis and condos. I have tenants in class A, B, and C areas. Some of my tenants do not speak or read English.  I use a property management program (Appfol...