My tenants are currently on a one year fixed term lease. We are located in LA, California. He and his wife earn upwards of $300,000. They have just had their first child and would like to buy a home in LA. Upon se...

Hey All! Helping my brother go about a purchase of a property and we are brainstorming the best way to structure the deal. Here's the cliff-notes version of the story:The current owner of the property is going through...

Hi! I am looking to buy my first rental property as soon as I can find the right deal. Question for experienced rental property owners out there- is school rating important when it comes to a rental property? Is it a ...

I was doing a property drive-by the other day and noticed one of those Wal-Mart variety 3' swimming pools in the backyard of one of our SFR's. I've never had a tenant install a pool before.

After consulting with my ...

After reading the article, "How to invest in real estate with no money" I started on a search for jobs to get my foot in the door per say. The article suggests that a good first step to start out in investing is to w...

I'm seeing commercial loan terms for 3,5,7 maybe 10yrs at 20/25 yr amort. Even though the rates are great now..when these come due, most likely rates will be way higher. What are some strategies if you are a buy/hold ...

BP members, living in Baltimore, MD $20 to $50 thousand dollar row-homes are a dime a dozen; their everywhere within Baltimore City limits and are within my price range. I've listened to podcasts where some say stay a...

Hi, everyone! As I've gotten more and more experience in this world, friends and family have asked me how they can work with me. Many have money, but not the time or desire to do this on their own. As such, they've as...

Two weeks ago my tenant's dog (listed on her lease) attacked my husband as he dropped by to deliver a Christmas basket (no good deed goes unpunished?).  Jumped up and went for my husband's throat/neck but fortunately ...