I have accepted a job offer and will be relocating from Boulder, CO to Oakland /Bay Area.  I am hoping to find an inexpensive room to rent in a safe neighborhood (I'm used to the Boulder Bubble) but within 10 miles of...

Here’s the underlying question. Do I spend my living expenses to pay for this opportunity?I’m on the fence with this for several reasons and since this would be my first investment property I’m trying to get as much f...

Just curious what some of you syndicators plan to do where you have been buying 3, 4, 5  cap "value add" deals. If rates move against you, what is the plan? I have no dog in the fight but aside from the 100% bonus dep...

The guidance for this week is you want to stay in the markets that are below $300,000 or $200,000 depending upon your area--I talked to a woman the other day that was in Boston and their lower range in the market is...

There are posters on this board with the knowledge I need to make a decision and I'm ready to pull the plug. I want the pros and cons on my dilemma.
On free and clear property, is fire insurance a good or bad ...

Hey everyone. I wanted to bring up a recent news story to see what your thoughts are. I reported on our blog yesterday a story, Zillow Banned in Arizona by Regulators. Is the Novelty Wearing Off? where the mega corp...

Hello!
I am a newbie investor, just getting into the game (scared sh*tless).
I need some advice about whether or not to create an LLC for my investment property purchase. I've heard from several people that you shou...

Hi everyone,My name is Walter I wanted to run something by you guys, seen how much knowledgable people post in hese forums.Myself and 2 other co-founders are in the beginning stages of a startup (not advertising or an...

HI BP Community!Can you help demistify Cap Rates? What is a Cap Rate? What does it tell me about the property? Why is it so important? I've read how to calculate Cap Rates, but I just don't get it...yet.Thanks in adva...

As we approach a seasonally slower period for investors and real estate professionals, I thought I'd share some insight into the Oregon Coast Vacation Rental Market; permitting, performance and what to look out for in...