Hello BP community, we have done a couple of 1031 exchanges into apartment buildings. Next year, we would like to sell one of our smaller properties (a 4-plex) and do a 1031 exchange to defer capital gains taxes. As e...

Hello Everyone!I'm about a 13 days from closing on the 7 unit in San Diego and I'm starting to look for an insurance company for the building.  I wanted to know if any of you have suggestions on what to look for and t...

Hi,I'm looking for advice on a proper procedure to cancel showing if I caught a potential applicant lying. I pre-screened the caller over the phone but after checking her FB I found out she lied about pets and smoking...

BP I just want to know...Do you think that Trulia Crime Mapping gives an accurate feel when it comes to the quality of a neighborhood?! I ask because, looking here in Chicago, of course we have a ton of streets that a...

Hello! I have a two-part question if anyone has any tips or tricks that would be greatly appreciated!
First question: 
I am trying to figure out how to grow my "snowball" as a real estate investor. I currently own t...

I think I am going to get my CCW. I have several guns and dozens of hours at the range. Given the fact that I am often meeting with people that I met online and showing a house I think I would feel more comfortable. I...

Hey guys, what is your take on what is happening in Alberta with the oil down?rents in Calgary are already going down and vacancy rate is above 5%some experts predict oil to go down to $10 per barrel, that would put e...

I bought a duplex from a local builder in New Braunfels, TX.  Right before the expiration of the 1 year warranty, I hired a professional inspector to inspect the units.  The inspector gave a list of items to repair.  ...

Good afternoon BP, I've got a question for you all and would appreciate input from both the investor and contractor perspectives, particularly those in and around San Antonio. If something were to be stolen during the...

I have a current 457B plan which I am permitted to self-direct through a brokerage account at Charles Schwab.  However, I cannot roll it over to a self-directed IRA while I am still a State employee.I have already tak...