As Election Day nears, many individuals halt their major financial activities because they feel the uncertainty of the election results may have adverse effects if they act now. In this post, I will explore the histor...

Hi all!  I am currently closing on my first rental deal!  It's a 2 acre, 3 mobile home unit property with all three units currently rented.  I just found out that one of the current tenants is a registered sex offende...

Got my first tenant.  He was in a rush to get away from living with a alcoholic brother.  He is soon gaining peace of mind.:)  broke over a half dozen clauses in my lease currently by moving in.  This is low income ar...

Ok, I admit it. I listen to Dave Ramsey. Today he had a caller ask about REI. Here are some of his major issues:

1. Be Patient. Most beginners get all excited and think they are going to make a killing, but they ...

My aunt is interested in coming alongside us as a capital investor on a deal. We’ll be paying cash for a trashed triplex, gutting & rehabbing it, putting renters in two units, and letting our 19 year old son buy i...

Top 25 Places for Vacation RentalsI was happy to see Sunriver Oregon on this list, though not surprised. It's one of the few areas I know of where the entire development is geared around Short Term Rentals. All of the...

I own (by inheritance) 2.25 acres in a small, one red light, South Carolina town. It's pretty much a midway point between two larger cities that are 30-45 mins in either direction. My land fronts one of the main roads...

Hey all, I have had tenants who were great in their first year, and consistently late in their second year with us. They always pay their late fees, and administration fees, and stay in communication. I would like to ...

Good morning!  Although I've been listening to BP podcasts for about six months, this is my first time to venture into the forums.I identify as a Real Estate Rookie and Accidental House Flipper.  My husband Chris and ...

Knowing what you know now, would you still have chosen the educational program you studied, and/or the career path you initially took?  Or, if real estate is your passion, would you have skipped being a MD, attorney, ...