We recently hired an intern and during a discussion yesterday she mentioned that she tried to find us on BBB to see if we were legit.I never thought about having that additional third-party accreditation like BBB woul...

Dear BP family,My appraisal came in lower than I expected.What is the best course of action now?For the future, can I ask the appraiser to send me the draft before he submits it to the bank?In case the new appraisal i...

Justice Department Says It Will Reopen Inquiry Into Realtor Trade Group
On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia made a ruling that opens the door for a renewed investigation into the Nationa...

I have been financing all my properties, and analysis via Cash on Cash has been serving me quite well. With the market being the way it is right now, I've moved onto cash buys and paying down my loans for now.Since th...

How do I get a vacant properties list?

High-End KitchenHigh end finishes start in the kitchen. The kitchen is your most important room in all flips, and so it should demand the bulk of attention for finishes. The possibilities for finishing a kitchen are i...

I have what I think is a pretty decent opportunity for a rental property, but I need some advice!  Using the 50% rule it will cash flow about $400/month.......HOWEVER, the purchase price is ~$260k and the ARV at best ...

In July, US home prices declined by 0.1% month-over-month, representing the first drop in the Zillow Home Value Index since 2012. The upshot? Real Estate buyers in many markets have regained negotiating leverage.After...

Hi all.  We have an opportunity to relocate the Puget Sound / Seattle area this summer it's got my creative juices flowing.  With prices in and near Seattle proper being completely out of my comfort zone I'm looking f...

Hello BP! Anyone have any advice on doing a hardcore securitization of a mobile home after eviction? We change locks and use sheet plywood but it seems like as soon as we evict someone the windows get smashed and peop...