Real estate investors are constantly seeking strategies to maximize returns and defer capital gains taxes. The 1031 exchange, a provision in the U.S. tax code, has emerged as a powerful tool for achieving both objecti...

Sweat Equity Taxation in Real Estate Investing:
Real estate investment is a time-tested method for wealth creation and financial stability. While many investors use cash to purchase properties, others opt for a diffe...

Hi everyone! Although I currently reside in Alameda, CA, I am from the Orlando, FL.  Having gone to school at the University of South Florida (Tampa, FL), with ALL of my family either in St. Augustine or New Port Rich...

Very interesting story today. Usually when super rich people start spending money somewhere they have an inclination of what's to come. http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2014/10/21/m-bid-placed-...

Hi FolksSome of you may not know that I have posted a series of articles about the RED process in the BP blogs, it appears that real estate development does not seem to garner much coverage from BP staff. To be an off...

BP community - What is your favorite resource to help you hone in on attractive metro areas to invest in? And what data do you find most valuable? Please share your recommendations!I am shifting my strategy from "buy ...

Is anywhere in New Jersey worth investing in anymore? With Phil Murphy introducing new taxes within 6 months of being in office and the mass exodus happening Id like to reinvest here but I might have to take my money ...

Hi, I hope this is the right forum.

Does anyone have any links to data on housing prices from 1900 or 1910 to 1950's or present? Charts? detailed history? Personal knowledge?

I'm very curious how the bubble came and...

I have read almost every article on BP and feel like I’m starting to get it.Over and over I have read that I should seek a mentor or join a local group to network.I looked into several in the Tacoma and Seattle are...

Hi all,

I am a wanna be investor in real estate living in the Metro Detroit area in Michigan. I've been on the REI sidelines for a few years now, reading books and internet articles. I recently moved to Michigan, and...