Introduction: A blended real estate income portfolio refers to the practice of combining different strategies to invest in and profit from the property market. This approach is considered superior to pursuing just one...

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit every part of the country, every part of the economy and every facet of the real estate market, including investing in multifamily properties. In the United States alone, tens of thousand...

I am curious how many of you guys use or would use a security system. We are just now adding properties to our portfolio so I am considering it. I do also have access to a distributor and can get basic systems at cost...

I found a property listed on Zillow at an asking price of $179,999. It is a duplex with one side being a 3/2 and the other a 2/2. The building has a new roof, Installed in 2017, One side of the duplex has been remodel...

I am new to the real estate 'buy and hold' game and would like some advice from experienced landlords. I currently have a full-time gig that demand 50 - 70 hours per week at any given time. The questions are simple. H...

A friend of mine came to me with a dilemma. This is a new one to me so I figured I would ask the group. My friend had outright owned some property in Southern California and in '99 sold it to someone providing the b...

Hi BP community!
First time investor here.
I’m getting ready to close on an investment property (condo) next week. My lender just informed me that my seller concessions exceed the relevant closing costs (including ...

Did you know that as a homeowner, you are able to take advantage of green energy tax credits? These tax incentives can help offset making energy efficient upgrades to your home. There are two tax credits that are avai...

When using the 50% rule to evaluate rental properties what expenses are included in the 50%? Are taxes and insurance included in the 50%?

Thanks for your help.

"Supporters of a state ballot initiative to expand rent control options for cities across California announced Monday they had gathered enough signatures to qualify the measure for the November 2018 ballot.If passed, ...