I'm in the process of studying for my California real estate license. Not for the purpose of becoming an agent (I'm a software engineer by trade), but rather for the purpose of learning more about the real estate indu...

I just recently had a tenant that cost me a lot in maintenance. I rent long term, unfurnished. How do you determine which expenses should be covered by they landlord and which the tenant? And do you stipulate this in ...

Bank of America has declined my modification request three times without legitimately. I know this is true but that is another topic... I am trying to save my home. It is in the process of a short sale. I have an inve...

As I have posted previously, I typical look for properties to buy and hold (rent). Seems the South Florida market is so heated I either face a bidding war the first day a property goes on the MLS, or I end up gett...

Hi BP, I need your help on scoping this out while I am under contract.The house appears to be in great shape other than the brick veneer siding dropping off, which appears to have started at the back corner of the hou...

Hi, everyone!This story could be very long but I'm going to keep it as short as possible. Here goes:My best friends father passed away recently. Her father amassed a large amount wealth in his life which now has come ...

I would like to open a discussion which drills into the actual content of these note investing courses that are offered.  I would like the conversation to steer away from identifying which or whose course you took but...

I’m looking for any and all information on a FHA 203k loan. My wife and I are looking to get prequalified for our first home / investment  property and would be interested in talking to a local lender regarding a 203k...

So i've recently bought and rehabbed a house which my neighbors have appreciated, and we just moved in a few weeks ago. Interestingly enough there is still one more 'problem house' a few houses up from mine which is r...

I've been in a debate with a colleague about this subject lately and wanted to see how the BP community feels about it. So when you've found you're deal, which is the more fundamental - your plan or its execution?