With rising property values and high demand across the state, do you think Texas is still an affordable option for first-time homebuyers? What trends or areas are you seeing emerge as the new buyer hotspots?

Slightly different set of questions about entities. We are looking at forming a three person partnership to do buy and holds mostly needing rehabs. We have agreed on an equitable split of the workload. But I will p...

Its about $1300 of work. Basic things, gutter cleaning, downspout repair, siding repair etc. I asked for proof of insurance and he said I was the first person to ever ask him. Other than PMs. Said hell get it to me be...

Hello BP world!  I have been considering writing an article on this topic for some time, so here goes. Full disclosure: I am an active real estate investor who has performed various flips and I own some rental propert...

I am replacing a 17 year old roof on a 2-story 1400 sq ft. zero lot line (half a duplex) in Murfreesboro, TN.  The roofer wants to tear off existing roof (only 1 layer of shingles) and replace with 3 tab 60 mph rated ...

Howdy,I have 2 houses in Texas with both of them being currently rented, 2 years away from my separation from the military. So basically I was wondering if I should create an LLC in order to protect my assets? Or what...

Expect to get a hard money loan without signing a personal guarantee? Not likely. Here's why...Lenders want to know you are personally involved and have a real desire to see the project through to an exit.There are ma...

What are the thoughts on shingling over a layer of existing shingles?  The roofers I have used always try to discourage me from doing it, but if your decking is all sound and the existing shingles are still laying pre...

Some background: I have been looking at a duplex in north Florida that would be my first venture into REI, I have never owned real estate before so my experience has been reading, more reading, the podcast, and talkin...

What are some of the ways to mitigate noise? Just bought a 2 flat and you can clearly hear footsteps in the first floor unit when people walk around in the second floor unit. Both units have hardwood floors. Renters m...