Hey BP! I have an interesting and important dilemma in real estate that I don't feel gets touched on enough. It's something I've been struggling with for years, despite the tremendous success I've had over the last fe...

I am perpetually game planning future moves and this exercise inevitably requires taking a position on how the near future will unfold and the best way to benefit. I am interested in hearing what BP users think is abo...

I recently (...like an hour ago :mrgreen: ) went through this thread exploring the old argument between the cash flow guys and the appreciation guys.More specifically MikeOH and Nationwidepi (Mike and will) and off co...

I'm a gun owner and I own "that" rifle and "those" magazines, but the Sandy Hook incident has changed my mind. It's not just guns, but guns are part of the picture and such needs to be addressed. I had teachers that h...

Hey everybody, I’m working on my first deal with is a house flip and I’m wondering if I’d be better off keeping it a year due to tax implications. To the people that have done flips out there...don’t I have to pay sel...

If anyone is looking for a flip deal in Bergen County I just posted a great one in the Marketplace for a 3/2 in Midland Park, NJ 07432.  I actually own the property (i.e., this is not a "wholesale" where I am trying t...

How will the actual crisis impact the real estate market in your opinion?
The fact is that , justified or not, the crisis has already hit many businesses including hospitality & tourism, transportation, financial...

Assuming you have a corporate job with employer matching 401k, would you save money for down payment for real estate investment or would you invest in 401k?I understand this question can be answered differently depend...

Overcoming the mindset of paying down mortgages is a dilemma for me.  Considering the low interest rates I am going to refinance a couple of my SFH rentals and my primary residence.  It makes financial sense to me to ...

Question(s) for a unique scenario: My 2 siblings and I are considering pitching in and co-signing together on a large home for us to move into with our parents and extended family in North Florida where the homes are ...