I am trying to break into real estate investing with my first purchase. I live in San Diego, California, and buying something to rent it out doesn't seem like a cash positive or even break even option. If I live in it...

Hello guys, I have 16 years experience a a professional commercial painting contractor specializing in new construction. I have owned my own business for almost 6 years, been and an estimator for another 10. If any...

I will start.1. Thankful for BP support at BPCON for our Charity aheroshome.org with their participation we hit our goal and have raised 180k from BP members for our project to give a home away to a deserving first re...

While I appreciate BP is a U.S based platform, I am always curious how many investors in Canada is lurking on this board, and lots of opportunities were missed. While our group focus mainly in Alberta, we would love t...

Hi,I had the fortunate event of having Eddie Speed frequent my portrait studio this weekend.His son had mentioned, to me, his famimly owned some land on North Texas during our photoshoot. Once I met Eddie, I mentioned...

Situation: Wife and I are looking at getting a vacation lodge, condo, cabin, or house in New Mexico or Colorado for skiing and summer vacation.  Want to pay for it by doing a STR type thing (VRBO, AirB&B).  With t...

Elon Musk's Austin empire is about to grow a lot more.
The enigmatic serial entrepreneur and world's richest man said July 16 on X that he will move X's headquarters from San Francisco to Austin. He also said that he...

Rates are supposed to go down. All the major forecasts for mortgage rates are still pointing slightly down for 2025. But ever morning for the last 2 weeks I see the 10 year T-bill up another 10 basis points or so, and...

Just watched this fascinating and well-done story by CNBC on "What’s Driving California’s Mass Exodus?"
Now, I live and invest in California, so I'm definitely not a California hater.  However, I'm also no California...

Afternoon BP,After news broke of Amazon moving forward on finding a new HQ, I got really excited for the possibility of a new/increased opportunity in a new area. I currently own and rent in Central Florida, but would...