Hello Bay Area BP folks and others. I've been wanting to invest in real estate for awhile.  To get started with a low budget I've always thought an in law unit aka ADU, would be a great way to start.  My backyard thou...

I"m trying to choose between the new Iphone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy 3 and the reviews are mixed, so I thought to ask those who use them regularly here; I also suspect that most of the regular contributers at BP are u...

Bought a house last year with a guest house.  We've been renting out the main house long term and the guest house on AirBnB.  We're thinking about either selling the property or renting out both units long term.  How ...

I am under contract for a Triplex in Tampa.  It was built in 1980, and it is zoned RS-50 (single family residential).  This is common in Tampa (and I think in other cities); however it does not have any paperwork sayi...

In reviewing my taxes for the upcoming year, I've been looking more closely at my Schedule E and reading more about depreciation and cost basis. I know that your cost basis needs to be accurate, a number the IRS agree...

Hi All,I have an awesome 3 family property in Charlotte, NC under contract, but I am now having issues locking down financing, which previously didnt seem to be a problem until some rules interpretations.The property ...

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My wife, Yvette, and I are new BP members located in Alpine, Utah. I am a real estate/business attorney in Utah and my wife owns a Gift, Décor and Antique Shop. While we currently rent out a legal access...

Currently I am wrapping up a fairly upscale newly built three unit townhouse project (sub $600k per unit).  Given the soft market conditions, and negative outlook, sales are not what they once were just one year ago i...

I rented an apartment ages ago. When I finished my lease and left, the landlord deducted an amount for professional cleaners from the security deposit, although I did not leave the place excessively filthy. Now, I am ...