Hey BP! Long story short..... everyone has moved out of our childhood home and we placed a tenant in there. I manage the property from out of state but does not require much considering the condition of the home. Afte...

Fresh off the press:

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Finally found a tenant who pays her rent on time, but now she wants to move out when lease is up due to  heating cost. It's her first winter there and propane heat costs 2 tanks a month ($230 a tank).  there is also e...

When investing in real estate one of the key factors to consider carefully is the age of the property. Prices on older stock may be tempting, but going with a new investment property has many important advantages. In ...

Is it absolutely necessary to hire a property manager when owning long-distance rental properties? I’m concerned they would not always have mine and my wallet’s best interest at heart.I plan to purchase my first renta...

Worried About Climate Change? Here Are 4 Ways to Make Your Home More Climate FriendlyMany people are concerned with having a negative impact on the environment, but it can be hard to know where to begin when it comes ...

We manage a 105 unit 1927 vintage building that used to be a hotel (a long time ago). Since the building was new, there has only been one master meter for the whole building, and we include electricity in the rent. We...

Hello BP Family:I am pursuing starting my RE Business early 2015.  Looking at Wholesaling to begin. Someone has told me that I need to have an actual business address, that I cannot use my home address as my business ...

I have been thinking through housing, affordability, and the effect on what until the last few years have been dead markets. Any home with a decent commute to a decent market is not affordable. 
Over the last few yea...

Just had one hell of an experience with a deal here in Corona, California. Had to share the story and find out who else has ran into this questionable program. The story begins with  me locating a very beat up home wh...