I read that rents are down at least 3% in the hot markets of SF, NYC and Boston? Any landlord in these areas care to comment? If so, how does that affect the decisions to buy rental properties in these metros as the t...

Hi Everyone,As a CPA who specializes in real estate I have been doing some reading on the new Opportunity Zones (OZ) passed effective 1/1/18 with the new tax law. While guidance is still a bit unclear and more researc...

My wife is not too keen in investing in real estate, she just wants me to stay in the army and depend on them untill I reach retirement. How can I convince her to agree with me about investing in real estate, also h...

Hello,I have found an opportunity that I do not believe will last very long.  A development near me has been re-zoned for duplex construction and many of the lots are available.  This development was started a year or...

I'm getting ready to purchase my second SFH rental in a booming Texas town full of new industry. This property is on the same street as my other SFH. Looking at the numbers, here's why I disregarded the 1% rule when m...

I recently signed up for iul. However now I'm hearing stories that they may be a scam or some type of pyramid scheme. Does anyone have any experience with them

Hi fellow BPers-
Do you have experience with starting a non-profit OR with starting a rent-to-own program? If so, I would love to connect! 
A little background, my business partner @Sarah Kozlik , and I both grew up...

My wife's employer offers what seems a good retirement plant. If she contributes to her 401k/Roth IRA 3% of her basic salary, the employer will contribute the same 3%, plus an additional 1% of her basic pay. For examp...

Hey everyone,I am looking at buying a rental unit in Michigan in a college town. If I do end up purchasing this property, what is the best way to market this rental property to college students? Also, how much do coll...