Whats Happening BP?  So, first off, hi, I'm darwin, and I don't post or follow on this forum much, because it gets my blood pressure up.  I've been a property investor now for about 4 years, and own some rentals, and ...

Are the great deals gone?Through the years I’ve been seeing less and less “great” purchases, and more and more deals to be had at “market” pricing.  Currently, we are at 12.75% interest with 3 - 5 points on the loan o...

Hi! I am a total newbie so please take it easy on me. =) But I'm wondering if it's worth it to consider buy and hold investing in the Triangle Area, NC (Raleigh-Durham). I just learned about the 2% rule and it doesn't...

What do you look for in a small town a couple of hours away from a metropolitan area and are trying to buy and hold? Is there a certain unemployment rate you look for? Specific industries? A certain percentage of p...

I just saw the latest proposed insanity, set to be voted on by the Seattle City Council next Monday.  I would be surprised if it does not pass.   This one would ban all criminal background checks by landlords of prosp...

One of the biggest obstacle in this field has to be the lack of professionalism and work ethics from contractors. I feel that we constantly have to baby sit them and tell them how to do their job the right way, and on...