This is probably a very basic question, but I have no shame when it comes to learning here in BP: I'm about to do a cash out refi on one property (#1) I own free and clear in order to use that cash as a down payme...

Hi BP community,I have a rental in Los Angeles, CA near USC. The renters, all young college students, rented a 5 bedroom back house. 2 short weeks into a 12 month agreement, they decide to move out. The previous rente...

So how's the market?
I'm glad you asked 😁
This may not be the most popular opinion on a forum full of hopeful investors but the Las Vegas housing market is already building a reputation as being one of the nations "...

I am just starting out in real estate, and have been told by multiple people that a buy and hold strategy for positive cash flow, while getting a decent COCR in my area (Portland, OR) is very difficult/ not possible. ...

My STRs are specifically marketed towards refinery contractors.  There is a billboard of mine in the contractor parking lot.  Right now my rentals have a higher vacancy than normal.  So does my competition, the local ...

Economic Update
(Monday, August 10, 2020)

The resurgence in coronavirus cases is sidetracking an economic recovery that gained steam in May and early June, slowed in July, and now indicates a rocky path ahead. ...

I wanted to know what are some of the things you guys do to a property before your tenant's move in?

I'm looking for way to make the property as low maintenance as possible.
Here are some of the things I've picked u...

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I've been investing for 16 years and am trying to thoughtfully consider the best strategies moving forward in somewhat uncertain times. Most of my career I have been in the "re-fi till you die" camp but have b...

I am an older woman about to sell my single family residence. I want to use some of the proceeds to launch into real estate investing.My initial idea was to buy parcels of raw land, deal with the county to get all the...