Bear with me. These things are always a bit complicated. Our rental is a triplex in California. We had a new tenant move into the middle unit about a month ago. Tenants on either side have lived there for 7+ years. Te...

Not trying to be provocative here, but many seasoned real estate investors and seasoned real estate brokers/associate brokers hate wholesalers.Not just for breaking the law, acting as an agent for a fee, without being...

I’ve just finished reading “The Color of Law” which is an eye opening look in to government sponsored segregation through housing policy. With section 8 being an actionable step in the right direction, why are some la...

I'm just curious what y'all think about the general market? Good time to buy or sell? Buyer's market/Seller's market/neither?
I had a discussion today with a Realtor who expects a rough time ahead....what with the el...

I’ve mentioned over the past few years to be careful how you pump and promote short term rentals to people in search of real estate. As I said before, when people take loses, they file lawsuits at anyone associated.Di...

Hey BP,Some of you may recall my rant about legal structures and advice from pros in a post a few weeks ago. After reading all the constructive, helpful comments and processing the frustration of working through every...

Cap rate is a common and important measurement in real estate investing, but it seems I see it misused more often than not.
Cap rate is an income measurement only. It is a measurement of the annual net operating inc...

I’m curious if any investors on here have used cash value life insurance to buy real estate? My Grandfather taught me when I was young how he used his cash value to buy assets and earn a return on his money while it’s...

Hey all!Hypothetical but very a real question:With little to no money to start your REI career.  If you could perform the BRRR strategy, factoring in ALL EXPENSES.  Cap Ex., Vacancies, Etc...And broke dead even to beg...

If you had to guess, what is the success rate in real estate investing?  Success being defined by someone being able to live above average lifestyle strictly based upon their earnings in real estate.I bet its below 5%...