Property tax increase is insane. I know you can do tax protest to adjust but it's not always successful. Some tax protest companies charge 40% of the saved amount, which is also a lot. What do people do? The past few ...

Hi All,I found some $20k already rented properties in Detroit online last night and I'm just curious why everyone hates on Detroit so much. @Joshua Dorkin and @Brandon Turner why do you guys beat up on the city? Is it...

I once read (or heard) that everyone should have at least 7 different forms of passive income. Other than real estate, What are some of you doing to create passive income?

I currently own and opperate a small vendin...

I realize I sound very defeated and that is because I am. I have been investing for seven years and I think I am done. I do complete background checks of criminal, credit, references, income, everything like I shoul...

I got in a car accident several months ago. I was found at fault, and my insurance only covered the minimum which is around $20k, but the person claims she needs surgery and requires $200k , she's getting a lawyer to ...

Ok - Looks like the NY Post called the election for Obama . . . seems like the rest of the nets are tiptoing around it. So, I'll stand behind the Post and call it for Obama.
[UPDATE - It is official - McCain is in ...

There have been some threads recently talking about working hard, spending less than you earn, etc. so I thought that there would be a thread on the subject book. I couldn't find one so I thought it would be a good i...

What is a fair profit split on a 100% funded rehab flip JV partnership under the following circumstances:1)  Rehabber who  has limited rehab experience?2)  Rehabber who is very experienced?3)  Funding partner will do ...

My tenants haven't paid their rent since July.  I know, I'm too soft-hearted for this business, but I'm becoming less so, trust me.  After they broke their 5th (6th?) promise on Friday, I served them with a 3 day noti...

Hi BP,Do investors, purchasing a property with the sole expectation of renting it out, make it harder for owner-occupants to find affordable housing?This is the question that came up from a family member.  He lives in...