Recent article from the LA Times showcased nearby San Diego as the number #3 city for largest year over year price increase at 7.8%. See article link http://www.latimes.com/sd-fi-case-shiller-august-2...Did you know t...

When a syndication or fund wants to buy an apartment building, for, let's say $10M, they have two basic options to finance it: 
- Debt
- Or Equity
Equity is expensive, as investors demand high returns. It takes on ...

I'm considering a jump into residential real estate as an investment opportunity and have read about the Rule of 1% and Rule of 2% (i.e. monthly rent should be 1-2% of the property price). I understand they aren't nec...

What does everyone think the long term (>20 years) investment prospects are for New England? I have seen some things that concern me and want to get other opinions. In terms of population and economies, it seems ev...

I thought we might start a stock thread and see if there is any interest. I'm always on the lookout for new ideas and would love to hear any thoughts.

I don't want this to become a pump and dump thread!

If you've g...

Market: "Urban" area in Berkshires, MA. Area is projected to be in population decline, however, I see rentals as a better option for people moving to the area because they, like me, aren't sure they want to stay and h...

I went with a realtor to look at a 2 family home. Upon arrival we couldn't get in. The seller told my agent that the tenants were not being cooperative. So they suggested my options were to purchase it unseen or wait...

I live in Chicago in my owner occupied 3 flat, and am looking to move/invest in the Vegas area. I began looking at multi-unit buildings to do another 'house-hack' by living in a unit and renting the others.  However, ...

Hello BP,
I’ve seen numerous investors preach to invest in bitcoin. I thought I’d ask the BP community on whether or not it would be a good idea to do so. Some people say it’ll be a “trend” that’ll end, others say the...

Hi everyone,Anyone have experience with buying a duplex as your primary residence but not actually living there and renting it out? Contrary to living in one side and renting out the other? Legality of it, tax implica...