We are in escrow on a duplex zoned R2 that has a detached garage that was converted into an additional unit without permits. The housing department states that it needs a new certificate of occupancy because it's no l...

A humorous tag line but a series topic.  (grab a soda, this will take moment)One of the things that I like most about BP is the ability to come here and talk at varying depths about something that I am extremely passi...

I lost some sleep last night.  I'm having problems renting my SF.  The price is now at 1850 plus utilities.  The argument often heard is "well you can own a home for what you're paying in rent."  So I wanted to look a...

Going to try to negotiate the purchase of vacant lot tomorrow. Any advice?I’m meeting the owner of a vacant lot tomorrow to try to negotiate the purchase of a vacant lot in the San Francisco Bay Area. It’s a killer pr...

I'm planning on another STR, but this one has a rather large pool, where many STRs in town have a small plunge pool. In SW Florida our season is typically January-April. A pool heater will definitely make the STR much...

Real Estate is so freaking boring… and yet that’s all we talk about. Why – is it because this is all we are interested in?How about the meaning of life – would you engage in a conversation about the meaning of life? H...

I stumbled across the American Homeowner Preservation (AHP) Fund ad on a podcast.  Upon going to their website and researching further, it appears it's a hedge fund that buys discounted mortgages and supposedly tries ...

Everyone has heard, Location Location Location, and most live by it. NOT me. Its PRICE PRICE PRICE, people live everywhere. 
Thoughts ? 

I'm a builder and investor in Boise, ID. I'm currently designing my next builds, and want to make sure they are the most appealing and can make financial sense to investors. So, I have a few questions for those of you...

Not surprising I guess considering the current administration......
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