Hi all! I'm new to BP and new to this real estate investing world. My husband and I are under contract for our first intentional investment property (to which we will be moving and renting out the basement.) We own ou...

Something that I have been pondering. For those of you who had/have a solid paying job and ability use your hard earned money to have some fun (travel, going out to nice places, piloting, presents for kids/spouse, etc...

I notice that it's a mixed bag when it comes to management on here. Half prefer to manage all their properties themselves and the other half won't touch a property without a manager/management company. Why is this suc...

As quoted in the Napa Valley Register."As Napa city officials near a possible decision in the two-decade tug of war over 51 homes planned near Old Sonoma Road and Casswall Street, a developer on Tuesday again tried to...

Let’s start a list of issues with the property it self and how we fixed them:1. Painted over wall paper - used a belt sander with 60 grit, then a skim coat mud, then normal paint prep.2. Not enough matching doors - re...

Hello BP,What you do think is the best market for real estate near an Active AFB and why? Is the state landlord friendly?- Jimmy

Hi,I am relatively new to San Diego (1.5 years) and I moved here for a biotech job, first high paying job after university:D.  Planing to buy a SFH to rent out and create cashflow. Any suggestion on what locations are...

We've recently closed on a SFH in Royal Oak, MI that we intend to keep as a buy and hold.  The house was in pretty good shape - fresh paint and carpet, new kitchen with granite counter tops, and new windows.  I would ...

I found a property - its a small duplex.It is two - 2 bedroom apartments1st unit - paying $1,500 month2nd unit - paying $1,300 month (not paying rent currently)Total income $2,800Tenants pay all of their own utilities...