I am a brand new real estate investor. I purchased a duplex with a current very good tenant two months ago. I have put nearly $`13,000 in electrical  rewiring of both units, painting, new ceiling fans, and a new hot w...

I have 30 year mortgage (rate is below 4%) on my current residence where I've lived for about a year. I could pay it off (I owe $185,000) and have about $10,000 in emergency savings leftover. My family thinks I should...

Hi Everyone! I'm just getting started in my real estate career and one area I want to improve on quickly, is rehab estimation costs as well as the added value from it. I am not a contractor by any means and I understa...

I'm originally from University Heights / Cleveland Heights, live in Hawaii now and am beginning to research purchasing properties in the Maple Heights, Warrensville Heights, and surrounding areas. 
My plan is to both...

Hi everyone,I recently joined BP and have been impressed by the amount of resources on here!  We are just starting out in REI, and I have the extra time to learn more as I am only work part-time at the moment.  When s...

Buying a $50,000 property for $5,000... Too good to be true?

I have obtained a list of properties and the amount of property taxes that are over due by the homeowners.These homeowners have not yet lost their prope...

I have an inherited tenant from a property I purchased from a tired landlord.The tenant is great: pays on time, takes care of his own maintenance, also agreed to pay higher rents to match market prices, etc. He's a sm...

Hello BP Community,I've managed to save up around $90,000 to invest in my first rental property. I live in Miami, FL and don't want to buy here since prices are incredibly high.
I want to invest in growing communitie...

Is it best to finance a 2023 Honda $38,000 or pay cash?
If financing, is it better to get a bank loan or finance at the dealership?
Background
Car is not for me but mid twenties daughter who I partner with to buy r...

I visited my first hoarder house today that reeked of rodents, mold, and fumigation residue. I also noticed hypodermic needles on a desk along with an immense amount of garbage spread throughout the house. 
My questi...