First I would like to thank everyone who contributes to this site with all their experience and expertise, this site is amazing!

I have been analyzing some sfh rental properties and am curious to what level d...

I lived in a unit while I rehabbed it. Electric stove/oven was not new but in good working order. Tenants in two weeks and say oven is not working. I sent out a repairman who checked burners, oven and broiler and all ...

Hey all, I'm looking at purchasing my first investment property and have been pre-approved for $225k. I live in the DC suburbs in Maryland and would ideally like to find a property within this region, Baltimore or ev...

Hi all, I rented my house to a couple last week, since they moved in they keep texting on any issue they see and request and immediate fix. I went there many times during the week and addressed all issues including ca...

Hi BP Family, Since we have seen a incline in our prices rapidly I'd say from 2011 it's now 2015 how long do you guys think this will last? I bought a property in the Bay Area in Jan 2011 for $179k there is a flip pro...

Good afternoon!I have been reading books/forums and have attended some local Investment info. groups near me, I know that investing in rental properties (owner occupied to start with an FHA loan most likely) is what I...

After two unsuccessful attempts to buy a SFH (outbid on short sale and HUD home), I'm looking at a duplex to live in half and rent half. I know nothing about real estate and was directed to BP by a friend. I li...

Hey BP,
Has anyone here had experience doing Section 8 in Indianapolis or anywhere in general? How has it gone? It seems like a great way to get near unbeatable cash on cash returns.I am seeing $60-70k 3 bedroom hous...

I've done some preliminary research on going solar for my primary residence (two unit with flat roof and almost no shade according to comed and project sunroof by google)
Ive run my numbers a few times and I understa...

Recently I was reading something that suggested putting in crown molding and finer touches to a rental property. The purpose to attract quality tenants. The idea on the surface sounds good, we all want to attract qu...