I’ve been an successful vacation rental host since 2014. This year I opened a new stand alone property for rent. I’ve noticed immediately that guests treat the home you live in and host rooms from very differently tha...

What tips do you have to make your tenant not destroy things or help them able to pay their rent? For instance when I buy a new rental I:

1. Remove anything that is hanging.
2. Take down all curtain rods and replace...

What is an asset? 3 expert opinions that are radically different from each other
Philosophies from Robert Kiyosaki (Author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad), Robert Allen (Author of Nothing Down), Chip & Joanna Gaines (Fi...

What's going on BP?  Just curious to know what some of the interesting things are that you've found in a property you bought?  Recently picked up a "hoarder house" from a tax sale and pulled out a couple of vintage se...

When it comes to "as-is" properties, are appraisers out of their mind???Do appraisers just appraise by taking the ARV and subtracting repairs (and not the other costs like Real Estate Commission, Title Insurance, Escr...

Hey Guys,I just bought my first house and I want with a 4 plex so this will be my first rehab. I want to use same paint color through the house. I’m planning to paint the cabinets gray (pictured below) and walls light...

On Trulia and Zillow, you can often find affordable, vacant residential home lots in and around Hollywood, Los Angeles. Home values in these areas are very high. However, these lots have usually the following characte...

As the title states, I see these homes all over the place, as I live in an older town that had a strong military build-up during the WWII period (Pensacola, FL).  They typically have brick or asbestos facades, pier fo...

Hello to everyone here at BP.. I have been reading post for awhile especially reviews and think this site is great. Everyone seems to be willing to share experience freely. I have read and attended many courses but li...

I have come across a FSBO funeral home built in the 20's (effec year built 1985) and currently vacant.  It's been for sale for at least 6 months maybe longer.  I'm not sure how to valuate it.  It has two residences in...