Hello!I'm quite new to BP and to real estate investing.  I've not purchased my own first home, let alone an investment property.  However, my goal is to learn all I can as I prepare to purchase my first property withi...

There are a lot of conversations here on BP about city/location, but not much about the size of the property. Since we all know size DOES matter ;) what has been your experience? It's well established that for LTR, sm...

Hey folks, looking for some advice and feedback. I've been working in the IT field full-time doing systems support for the last 6-7 years. I've been working for a contracting company at a client site this whole time, ...

I have been trying to get a contractor to give me an estimate on an investment property that I have lined up. However I've had 3 contractors that said they are willing to walk the property and that they would call me ...

San Diego City Council votes to limit Airbnb rentals to primary residences only.I'm torn on this one. The economic and investment side of it from a professional stand point is frustrating. Investors can get great retu...

Hi all, I'm looking to get into my first investment property and have ran the numbers on what I think is a great opportunity. I have 2 questions, see the details on the deal below:1. Does my math check out? Am I missi...

A lot of California investors have talked trash on BP about how much they make on appreciation. I just wanted to post some data to back up that trash talk! lolSince 1980, you've made 350-800% in cumulative asset appre...

Can anyone explain why it is so difficult to buy a cash flow positive property in Washington state (Tacoma area specifically)?My partner and I are looking to house hack and each place that looks to be a good deal gets...

I am considering investing with a friend who actively flips single family homes. He states that he would look for a minimum of $20,000 investment in order to take on a partner. As I am new to the industry and working ...