Bought our first home 2 months ago, we got a good price and decided to do just 10% and keep the additional $ for emergencies and upgrades then have the home reappraised a year later to remove PMI (extra $100 a month)H...

Hi! My husband and I own a single-family in Shoreline, WA. Last year, we accepted a job opportunity in CA, so we decided to rent out our primary home for the foreseeable future. I didn't have a great time finding tena...

Hi BP community!Just want to share with everyone another simple and boring deal that generate over 100% return over two years. How many time have you heard people said something like real estate is complicated and ris...

Hey Everyone!I am looking to buy my first rental property by the end of the year and currently live in Saratoga Springs, NY. As I am looking for multi family properties, I have been assessing, visiting and analyzing p...

There is always something to learn as I add to my checklist.  One of the things that I need to do a better job is to button up future leases on the HVAC system.  Some of the leases I have inherited are vague on the re...

I recently purchased a property in Wisconsin and when I received all the paperwork I did not receive a damage checklist or condition document from the tenants. Now one of the tenants is leaving and left cigarette burn...

I'm a faithful listener of the BP real estate podcast. Can't get enough of it. Other than the super valuable advice and insights I gain from the show, I also learn about a ton of great books from the guests.  What boo...

*HR 1728 - What It Says and Why It Will Hurt Consumers and Small Business*

The U.S. Senate will soon be considering a bill that will severely restrict the property rights of millions of Americans and the way you do b...

This is going to be long, but certainly worth reading if you are considering any of these companies. Reading this may very well save you significant aggravation and money. I was hesitant to put in the time to document...

Howdy, Hope the detail proves to be helpful, I would appreciate all the helpful feedback I can get. Will be applying for my first mortgage loan in the next 5 months and want to ensure I am in the best position I can p...