A little background on the story. I have been paying my mom's mortgage for the past decade or so. I pay the bank directly. She is retired and called me last night and wanted me to pay off her 15 year loan and take t...

Hello all!I am in the process of buying a SFR to rent out.  It is currently owner-occupied; the present owner is moving out.  As far as I can tell, the neighborhood is mostly owner-occupiers, with a few rental homes h...

Hi, advice please...I'm looking to cash-out refinance. In Chicago, what elements of a property could help increase value in the appraisal? 
Property built in 2001, things looking bit tired or starting to need repairs...

How to Prepare for Spring Selling SeasonSpring is believed to be the busiest season of the year in the real estate market. For sellers, listing in the spring provides an opportunity to take advantage of the notable in...

We are starting a fix/flip in Sunriver, OR. We had an idea of what we wanted to do on the exterior, but are rethinking. It currently has a roofline that comes all the way down to within a few feet of the ground on one...

Good Morning BP Members,I am currently making my first lease for my rental property. I wanted to get some input on things to include in the lease and get everyone's thoughts on other things they might include as well....

Hello Everyone,

I would like to hear from the new to seasoned investor about the rehab pitfalls you have run into. That One thing you wish you had of known before you started or that "A-HA" moment. Things that would...

So here we go. My rehab is complete, had it on the market for about 3 weeks, and no showings. We have 1 open house with 7 or so couples coming through.

So here's the question, what do I do to increase traffic, be...

Hey BP universe! I got an opportunity for a buy and hold rehab for a REO, but found out there is an encroachment claim/ issue on the property by a neighbor. Right now I'm in the process of running it by my title compa...