So I've been sitting on $45k of cash in my Roth for some time now, and I can no longer make contributions due to IRS limitations.  I'm wary of sticking it into the stock market like I did since I graduated college in ...

Hello Everyone at BP.

I have been reading, researching real estate investments and strategies for many years. For the past few months, I've been hooked on BP. The thing I like the most on this forum is people help...

Before the 2007–2008 mortgage meltdown, getting a conventional loan was much easier. If you could prove you had income on your tax returns whatever the source (1099, temporary positions or non full status employee pos...

My wife and I are probably about 6 months away from launching into buying our first property. I have been reading BP articles and listening to the podcast and I've learned a lot. I'm so glad I found this place. I'm ne...

Can you please describe your personal experiences investing in real estate using your self-directed individual retirement account? 

So I recently got off the phone with a realtor I have been working with to discuss a property I saw this past weekend and will more likely than not put an offer on. At the end of the conversation, I mentioned what off...

Hey family,I purchased a rental property in 2016 under my own name for $135,000. The home is now worth $225,000 and I plan to sell it in the next six months. My plan is to use the profit to pay off the mortgage on m...

Has anyone added 2 ADUs to a single family home and does it pencil?

I went onto my secretary of state website and looked at forming an LLC and it was $600. Is this about normal? Are there any sites you have had that you would recommend to be better or cheaper?

Folks...

So what do you do when they request highest and best to stay in the game on a house?

What are your strategies?

You increase a little (couple grand or 5k or 1k or substantial increase)
Or you don't incre...