I just signed a petition on We the People site to place travel restrictions on those coming from countries with large Ebola outrbreaks, Petition. Probably shouldn't be linking that, but it is a matter concerning every...

I must say I'm 98% inspired and 2% frustrated, but thought a mildly inflammatory title might get more views. :)First off, if you haven't read Chris Voss' "Never Split the Difference" and listened to podcast "The Ultim...

The property I am attempting to buy is in a very nice wealthy neighborhood in central Illinois, however, It doesn’t have a single renter occupying the property at the moment. I’m wondering if I should forgo buying thi...

I have a guy wanting some cash. He proposed the following:1.We get blanket loan of $150,000 - $200,000, net out 2 pts up front, 12% interest from day received at title2.Money is in title company and interest starts da...

Hey all,I'm trying to figure out if there are any advantages to using IRR instead of MIRR in an investment analysis. From what I can find it seems like there isn't, but I haven't found any sources definitively making ...

Hi BP community,I have always accounted for 10% property management when analyzing deals. I have learned this through @Brandon Turner webinars, podcasts, etc.Now that I have seen other fees involved with hiring a prop...

If I am planning on using hard money or private money to fund the deal, how should the offer be written up? Is this written up as a cash offer or an offer with a contingency that needs to be put in specifically for ob...

Curious what you think about 2010 becoming a market dominated by Investors as the First Time Buyer programs expire and inventory explodes. Could the government create a program focused on investors? Maybe the could ...

Okay, so i noticed while I have been researching recessed lighting for our spec home, it seems the new construction housing cost Way more than the remodel retrofit housings. Can anyone speak to this? Can I just put re...

I'm in the middle of rehabbing my Quadplex and am considering installing electronic keyless entry locks. My idea is to pay the money now to install locks that won't need to be replaced during tenant turnover. It shou...