First time buyer/investor here - Looking at getting an FHA loan for SoCal because of the high cost of entry here. Planning to rent this property that has an existing renter already and won't be difficult to fill shoul...

We have a nearby lake that is running out of room. Lots are quite expensive, usually around $200k if you can find them. I am confident that as time progresses, these lake properties will continue to appreciate.With th...

Hi Everyone,

I've read on here before that many investors will challenge the assessed value of their investment properties at all times. I get the logic given how high taxes can be compared to the cost of challengin...

Hello all, my name is Terry.  I'm brand new to the forums as well as to investing in real estate.  I am a travel nurse and have owned the mortgage on my house since 2017.  With all of my travels, it just sits neglecte...

Hello BP Community - What has been your experience with full-time furnished/vacation rentals in San Francisco vs. a regular long-term rental? What tips do you have about doing this effectively? Finding tenants? (corpo...

Hello BP Family,I will be closing on my first 8 unit Apartment in a couple weeks, and my excitement us through the roof. I only have one issue. The tenants have washer/dryer hookups in their units and the water bill i...

Until you get a good price?

For example, I offered 275k on a property, and they countered with 370k, which is probably their BPO.

Then if I counter at 300k, do they usually counter at lower than 370k? Or will they s...

I'm looking at purchasing a 4 plex that needs extensive rehab in Salem, Oregon. Seller is willing to short-term finance while I use my cash to fix up. But how do I determine ARV on a 4plex so I can ensure I can get my...

I have a taxpayer that wants to redeem basically I have cut the grass a couple of times and sprayed the yard with Permethrin poison to kill the fleas and roaches and ants and other bugs and have cleaned up the propert...

I own a duplex and live in one of the units. I plan to collect my tenants rent in a separate checking account for easier tracking for tax purposes. My question is should I pay my mortgage from that same account or my ...