Hi BP,I found a REO property that I can get a little under market value, but not the great price I was hoping for. I want to make this my primary home that I grow old in. My question is, should I treat this decision d...

I am in a ESOP at my work.  The company just sold and I have to figure out what to do with the money.  75% has to stay invested in company 401k with annual disbursements for 5 years.  I likely will keep the 75% invest...

I am wrestling with putting in plumbing, vents and stack units for a two flat with garden unit. I estimate I can get an extra $150 to $200 per month for each unit, but I also want to add central air and I am thinking ...

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I'm new at investing as of this year and need some advice on how to track vacancy expenses. I'd like to look back on my first year and see what I spent on turnovers & vacancies....but so much goes into ...

I own a rental property here in California with a good amount of equity. I wanted to do a Cash out to pay down some debt and use some to look at options for buying another property. I have good W-2 income around $190k...

i have a simple question about cash flow from rental properties and taxes. is cash flow considered income? Will i have to claim my cash flow as income and be taxed on it? 'm just a little confused about this.

I am a 28 y/o investor managing my 4 properties since purchasing my first at 23. All class A. No problems with tenants. Everything in great condition.

Recently i branched out to an out of town owner of a beat up tri...

We purchased a non performing note, first position, on a SFH in Feb 08. We went through the foreclosure process and took possession on the property, May 08. After an extensive rehab (90K) completed before the end of...

As real estate investors we are always on the lookout for opportunities to improve our NOI and increase asset value. At the same time, tenants are increasingly paying attention to the total cost of ownership, includin...

With the unrest in Washington about reform or taxes, we don’t really know what’s going to happen. I don’t spend time watching the news or listening to people who don’t have experience in what they are talking about. B...