I am 17 years old turning 18 in about a month. I've been reading up on the subject of finance and real estate investing through books like Rich Dad Poor Dad. Striving away from the path of college, what would be a goo...

Home ownership at a 19 year low.

Of course home ownership rates declined during the mortgage/foreclosure crisis, but they are still dropping now in the housing recovery. Below 65% now. Down from nearly 70%. ...

We all know the saying "dont put all your eggs in one basket". But how many of us actually listen to that advice when it comes to our real estate strategies? When the down turn of the market hit my business suffered l...

I went driving for dollars yesterday in DC with a local and found over 20 vacant houses. I was able to get the owners information for some of the properties, but I do not know where to look for the phone number for th...

I’m checking out areas to 10-31 into. I’d like to hear what all the fine people on here do in terms of due dIllIgence when they consider investing in a new area. (Job/employment data, building going on, etc).

Higher Education has historically benefited from geographical advantages. -- A high % of enrollment is based on student access to campus locations. Colleges will now utilize virtual technology for teaching students. U...

This morning Wachovia Corp reported a dismal
quarter which heightened concerns about how corporate
results will fare amid the ongoing credit crisis.

The nation's fourth-largest bank suffered more write-downs linked...

Just wanted to share, I'm super stoked! And incredibly humbled to have been given an opportunity like this. Thank you to everyone that has been supportive; basically the entire BP community. It's always been a goal of...

Hello bay area peopleHas anyone else been suffering water/leaking issues with all the rain we had recently?I have some mold and leaking signs next to the windows in my rental. Can someone recommend a good contractor w...

Wholesaling small apartments is what I am looking to do. Where would be the best place to find apartment owners who need to sell? Thank you