In my market (Sacramento) and in a few outlying smaller markets, real estate has been pretty hot with prices climbing ever higher, approaching pre-crash levels. A few months ago I was noticing things cooling off a bit...

My dad just sent me this link.

http://theextinctionprotocol.wordpress.com/2013/07/18/motor-city-goes-bust-largest-ever-municipal-bankruptcy-in-u-s-history/

What do you all think about the REI market in Detroit after...

Hi All,I'd love to connect with landlords who previously hired property managers. Specifically, I'd like to understand what the hardest parts of finding a good property manager was and why you decided to go with a pro...

Hey everyone, I'm new to this home ownership deal and am currently doing some rehab to my basement. I have had to stop all repairs being done to my house because the contractor sent me a bill of an additional $38K on ...

Do you ever run across individuals that just have "it"? It's the "it" factor that some people just walk around with, conduct their business with and operate their life with. My question is what is "it"? Is that years ...

Hello everyone! My husband and I are investors and have 3 doors in Los Angeles - all LTR. We're interested in STRs, but given the current interest rates are nervous about having to keep an STR afloat if/when the prope...

Hello BP members, I am new here and have been an infrequent visitor on bp over the last 4 years or so. I currently do not own any income properties but planning to take a plunge very soon. Here for advice, guidance an...

So in the vein of previous posts like The 90 day challenge and 1 year challenge I am faced with a 6 month challenge. The story goes as follows.

I have/had a w2 JOB. It's ok, I'm well paid and it provide...

Hey everyone,Last year, I started looking at multifamily property in Oakland to house hack so I could live cheaply / free while building equity. While the cash flow and numbers can work with the right property, I thin...

Hello, I recently (May) signed a 6 month lease with a couple who straight up told me they have no pets, as I have a no pet policy. They are to move in Sept 4th. They called me yesterday, Aug 1, to tell me they have an...