How can people pay ever-increasing prices that exceed their income growth (buying or renting)? Why wouldn't they just build somewhere else? Before anyone hurls rocks at me!.. Here's the premise:

High-demand...

I am always fascinated at the things guests encounter at cabins in the Smokies.  We keep a log of things that we have physically had to go out and address.  So far for 2022, this is our "ESPN Top 10" list:
1.  "There...

Hi All,I'm really excited to join the BP network! After going through some financial podcasts and articles, I'm determined to get to the point of financial freedom. Currently, I'm paying down my student loans and hope...

Hello!Looking to buy my first home! (buy and hold) I would like to give some (alot) details about my situation and ask some "what would you do" or "what do you think" questions. I just married in May 2014. My husband ...

We are first time landlords and our tenant is moving in this week. We already did the walk through inspection and gave her the keys. However, we Just received a text from her that the "cat smell" is causing a severe r...

What is your FI (Financial Independence) number?
How to find your FI number: Determine your annual spending in retirement, yes, you need to have a budget! Multiple the above number by 25. Example, if you require $60,...

I had a zoom call yesterday with my manager and a member of our housekeeping team.  We kind of got off topic and started talking about the "calls to remember" from this past summer.  Here are a few:
- "Dryer is smell...