Economic Update
(Monday, November 23, 2020)

When COVID-19 arrived, all of us were confronted with an unexpected pandemic that upended the plans we had for 2020. But the pandemic is only part of our story. Whe...

Last week we signed the purchase agreement for what will be our 25th unit over 4 1/2 years.  It's nothing glamorous, but with a bit of work should exceed what we could achieve in most other investments, and hopefully ...

I purchased an apartment in the Chicago area near my university campus while I was studying back in 2006. Of course they gave a full-time student with no real income a mortgage with just 20% down payment back then. An...

HI there-While I haven't posted a lot here, I've been listening to BP podcasts and reading the blogs and articles for the past 6 months. My question is...how do you rate properties? I'm pretty clear on what an A prope...

With the Amazon HQ2 move to Crystal City projected for 2023, what housing markets appear to be heating up in VA? I feel like now is a good time to look for a single family buy and hold or duplex/triplex before Amazon ...

Looking to do a deep dive into HOA's of potential condos I plan on purchasing in So. Florida area. Does anyone have a comprehensive list of questions I shoud be asking of the HOA so I do not miss anything important! ?...

I am evaluating an under market for a rent controlled unit currently occupied by a tenant in NYC. The property is a foreclosure so I can’t get any information from the previous owner. The rents collected are about hal...

Good Morning,I have a deal that I am currently evaluating and I am looking for advice such as are they truly deals, what other things should I consider.  Just so we can connect a little more I am a 22 year old investo...

Hello BP Community,Longtime triangle area resident here who is planning on purchasing his first property very soon.  I am plan to purchase either a single-family or multi-unit home (although multi-units seem to be sca...

The issue of HOA Transfer Fees is a nationwide practice to be questioned.If you closed on a home in an HOA you most likely noticed a few line items that are, well, just there. Ask for an explanation of the fee and yo...