Not sure how we end up where we do, but in 2009 I found myself firmly on my way to shaking hands with the ‘American Dream’. My parents were so proud, I was a college grad and working as an engineer for Chevron. Tasked...

Ch. 1 Why I Love Rental Properties

Ability to use the leverage
Ability to hustle for greater returns
Ability to manage my investment directly
People always need a place to live
Its worked ...

Overview of the numbers: Purchase Price (Cash Sale) $31,500.00 Closing Costs $2,019.02 Rehab $29,800.00 Mold Remediation $1,950.00 Furniture Cost $1,200.00 ...

So I have developed this theory. I have had the discussion with only a handful of folks but was interested to see what the BP Nation thought. I have tough skin, so if you think I am crazy, just let me know, no big d...

Hello! I'm happy to be here on the BP forums.I'm just starting to look at investing in real estate. I live in inland southern California, which is more affordable than the coasts, but still more expensive than what I'...

I have 2 rentals (they are townhouses right next to each other) for 2 years now, I have been doing air BNB out of them and the return is great and I was able to make this my full time job by doing the cleaning on my o...

I am looking at purchasing a HomeVestors franchise. Any thoughts, good, bad or indifferent?

Hi,I need some help trying to figure out what to do. I sold a property on May 30th and am holding a first mortgage for the buyer. The buyers attorney did a Title search at the local town offices on May 9th and was tol...

I know that there are many investors who strictly invest for cash flow.  When I tell them that my partner and I each make about $100 per month per property they consider that way too little and far too risky for it to...

Listening to various podcasts, one of which is BP Podcast 356 with Joe Asamoah, that talked about landlord and tenant relationships got me thinking. Joe gives out gifts and flowers and such to his tenants. I really li...