When doing due dil on notes, if borrower has a history of a BK, what areas of PACER should you search through to get the most info on the borrower including their wages and if they have any 401K's? Docket search?  Ad...

This post was prompted by a discussion with an investor who approached my firm for tax strategizing. The investor was particularly concerned about receiving proactive tax advice. As opposed to, you know, retroactive t...

We are implementing a no smoking policy on a four unit we purchased last month.   Anyone have any experience in implementing this kind of policy and enforcing it.   As leases expire we are adding the no smoking policy...

I read a report that the Whitehouse is considering dropping pursuit of the "public option" health insurance in an effort to get the healthcare reform passed....to which I said uhhhh what? The way this was presented, ...

This might sound weird but I just Rented a sfh 3/4br 2ba for $2200 to a professional that has a 3yr employment contract with a local medical center. I have had this property since 1999 and purchased it for 88k back...

Hey Commercial BPers,Anyone have recommended tools (specifically spreadsheets) they use for commercial deal analysis for office space? Links to your favorite BP files would be greatly appreciated. What websites are be...

I am currently in Preforeclosure with a scheduled auction on August 20th, and I am under a special forebearance due to medical issues and having 2 small children under the age of 7. I found a buyer for my home, got a ...

First post guys!  My question has to do with higher risk renters.  I recently purchased and improved a property, and listed it for rent.  The response has been very good, with several interested renters.  The problem ...

To begin, I'd like to thank you for your time and interest in the topic of Marijuana and Vacation Rentals. Though a lengthy introduction, I felt it would be best to give everyone a solid base to ask questions and begi...

Hey BP! I work for my brother who owns a rental company for heavy equipment in Sacramento. We are getting killed with taxes and fees for the equipment we own. Is there a way to use real estate for some tax relief? If ...