Year-over-year property appreciation rates by state. RI is in the 7% to 13% range.This map illustrates the top states for property appreciation rates year over year. Property appreciation is calculated based on repeat...

I recently listened to the Millennial Money Podcast where Chris Naugle talks about using a specific type of life insurance policy to "become your own bank" and build a foundation for wealthy building.The idea is that ...

I have read in Brandon Turner's Rental Property Investing book of his technique of giving multiple offers on the same home for the seller to choose from. He illustrates the power of this technique by explaining the th...

Hi everyone, does anyone know if there is graduation for the unrecaptured section 1250 gain for selling depreciated real estate? A lot of sources say it caps at 25% but I am wondering if that is flat or not. 

I have noticed over the last year a spike in HOA security deposits. I used to work in real estate and remember whenever had a rental, typically a tenant would be screened and charged an application fee, usually $50-$2...

I have a renovated 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in Ferndale, Michigan. The market has increased by a lot over the last four years and my home is nicer than most rentals. I charge 1450 which is kind of low by $100 dollars, b...

I have an apartment building in Northern WV with six units. The unit on the ground level has a problem with spiders. I've had the exterminator spray it twice inside & out, and have filled all cracks, holes, etc. b...

Hello BP,

I was taking some continuing education classes for my insurance license and I noticed Kaplan Education (search Kaplan Insurance Continuing Education) has a class that will take you through const...

Can anyone recommend a good lawyer in the Philadelphia/ Delaware county area of PA?
I'm a week away from settlement on my first property and I want to get a property management company set up to self manage. Please a...