Hello BP!Has anyone heard of or dealt with Texas First Financial? (www.texas1stfinancial.com)?They advertise on the radio claiming to provide  access to investments backed by real estate that pay 9% annualy.ThanksNick

Hi all,We recently settled on a 101 multifamily property in Ohio. Throughout the process things were a little bumpy. One thing I found was we didn't seem to have a timeline process. We had a very extensive due diligen...

I am looking at a four unit and requested the T12 and current rent roll from the agent.  What I received in return were lease agreements from 2016 which are month to month and a document called a "financial statement"...

The 50% rule (or guideline) says you should not exceed 50% of your gross income in debt service.I.e. Principle and interest payment every month. Example, your gross rental income for the month is $1,000.00.Therefore y...

I am curious if any of you who buy homes at auction have ever reported an owner who stripped a house to the police?
And what was the response?

I always expect a little of it (appliances etc) but this last one did stu...

Closing on first STR next week.  It has 2 dwellings on property. Each 2bed/1bath.  Should I place security system on outside?  I have talked with ADT.  Or should I have Ring cameras installed outside. I know cameras a...

https://www.nahb.org/en/news-and-publications/press-releases/2016/07/housing-starts-rise-4pt8-percent-in-june.aspx

http://www.quickenloans.com/press-room/2017/01/10/home-value-perception-reverses-course-gap-between-owner-estimates-and-appraisals-widens/

http://www.yardi.com/news/press-releases/yardi-matrix-monthly-real-estate-market-report-u-s-rent-growth-strong-in-august/

BP reviews on this book by Nolo Press ?

The Real Estate Agent's Tax Deduction Guide

Stephen Fishman, J.D.

December 2013, 3rd Edition