After hearing that my 90-year-old grandfather, who now relies on a motor scooter most days to get around, just returned from a trip to obtain continuing education in order to his civil engineering license active, I re...

I have been in this business a LONG time and I thought I had pretty much seen it all by now. This latest episode in the life of a landlord has actually left me speechless. I would love to hear what you guys think.Anyo...

Okay I have spent countless hours reading and watching videos.  Basically what I have learned is: Find a great deal. Get it under contract. Call the title company. Make sure you have an end buyer. Close and wooo freak...

Hello all,I am looking to get into rental real estate, however I am in Massachusetts and I was wondering if I should start in MA or look into other markets out of state? 1) because it is expensive 2) there are more la...

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After talking to many and researching much, I feel I have decided on the strategy that I want to move forward with. However I am unsure on a few things, so please let me know your thoughts or how you would pr...

What are your thoughts on interest only loans for buy and holds? I see the plus as more cash flow, but the downside of no principle paydown. My thought was that increasing cash flow in the growth stage of a portfoli...

I have spent the last few days analyzing rental properties in and around Logan, Utah. From everything I have found (maybe I'm doing the math wrong because I'm new to this) is that trying to use the 2% test or even the...

Hi!I just joined bp hoping that I would get more info and help even before I start with REI.My husband and I work full time as a registered nurse in NY but we are both tired of living paycheck per paycheck.We got our ...

Hello BP Members,I recently bid on and "won" a property at an auction that occurred this past early March.  Prior to bidding, I did my due diligence and felt comfortable bidding (i.e. ensuring it was a 1st mortgage, t...