Hey BP community,An interesting opportunity just came my way and I am having trouble analyzing this deal and deciding if it is the best usage of my capital. Here is the scenario (I will try to make it as concise as po...

My personal home (400k) closes on 9/20/19. I just closed last week on my first duplex on 4 acres $140k. I need $25k now to start renovations so we can owner occupy one side of duplex when we close on our house. How ...

In December, I purchases an old triplex in West Virginia that was already filled with units under a non-profit homeless housing organization. The tenant in one of the apartments has been living there for years and has...

Not sure what happen but it seems like the tenant took the cover or the screen on the security system. It's not even in use. Can I deduct it from the security deposit? And how much? First time dealing with it.ThanksChi

Hello BP world!  I have been considering writing an article on this topic for some time, so here goes. Full disclosure: I am an active real estate investor who has performed various flips and I own some rental propert...

Hi all,I am closing on my first deal 7/1/24, it's a duplex up-down 2b/1b units with a single garage. I am looking to move into the top unit occupying 1 bed, and looking to furnish the other 3 bedrooms and purpose shar...

This will be my first flip and I have questions on ROI. 
As background, it's a 1400 sq ft ranch in a very desirable area where homes typically fetch $500/ft+ after rehab or new build. Just to use round numbers, I'm b...

New investor here. I’m stuck when I try to run numbers on a potential deal, how do you generally estimate rehab costs? I don’t know where to start on such topic. 

I’m closing on the sale of a duplex on Friday, and I’m trying to figure out how much I will need to set aside for capital gains taxes. How do I figure out my cost basis? What expenses raise my cost basis? For example ...

I have in front of me my first term sheet for a short term buy and fix construction loan.  What are the critical items to look for? Which line item can be a potential bag  of snakes?  Very interested in hearing from i...