Why do so many Multi-unit property investors want/allow grass on their rental properties? Why pay for lawn care for $100 per month when you can do decorative rock or other xeriscape designs and hire some neighbor kid ...

I will start with what happened and then circle back to the beginning since it is a long story. Basically, I was suspended by Google from using Google Voice. I could not receive calls or send texts.Also to keep the po...

My sister and I are new to REI, but we're stoked as hell to jump in, and we happen to be lucky enough to have access to ~$275K in cash. We're trying to think through what is the best approach for investing this cash i...

Hi guys,So my tenant just moved out of the place and wanted to get your feedback as far as what you all think is reasonable to deduct.Above are the pictures of damages caused by the tenant.Before Move-InDuringMove Out...

Curious what the best markets are right now for cash flow/creating passive income. I'm leaning towards multifamily rather than single family homes.  I live, work, and own real estate in the Bay Area however I'm starti...

If you've got the stomach for a complicated story problem from a newbie, I'd sure appreciate the insights of more experienced investors on my next move. The gist of my question: How do I best maximize the opportunity ...

Hello BP community!I've got some free time today which is very unusual for me, so I thought I would post about my REI journey so far and maybe make some more connections and give someone a little motivation. I'm going...

Economic Update
(Labor Day Edition)
This crazy bizarre year will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most challenging times of our lives. A worldwide pandemic, social distancing, facemasks, a recession, histori...

Hi,Thanks to the Dodd Frank Law my real estate investment strategy has really changed over the past year.I've moved away from seller financing but have been thinking about partnering with an individual mortgage loan o...

Hey all!  I'm new to this topic, though not at all new to BP; you'll usually find me over on the vacation rental forums.  However, I'm looking to begin to diversifying into a more passive asset class, so I intend to b...