I checked with my bank and I should be able to get a new $560K HELOC on my primary home. I would like to get some advice from BP about the investing strategy using the HELOC. I am in 40's and pretty busy with my curre...

Hey all -
I was contacted by a reporter who is working on an article about investing during the boom vs. now and she is looking for feedback. I make no promises, but jump in and leave your feedback and perhaps we ca...

I'm ready, willing and able to invest in a triplex in Miami. However, there is again a wave of speculating on the high-end properties. It has already  trickle down to middle and lower middle class  areas.  Duplexes th...

In Kansas City, the single family home prices dropped 20% in 2008 in many areas and the inventory  and day on market increased dramatically. When the next downward cycle hits, what are the:     1) Key drivers (economy...

Morning BP,Im kinda in a jam right now and looking for some advice. Im currently in the process of evicting a tenant in 1 of my units who refuses to pay rent on time and keeps lying to me about EVERYTHING. This is tak...

I'm in a position where I can help my parents financially but I don't think handing them over a bunch of money is in anyones best interest. I was thinking about buying a few rental properties and having them manage t...

I am currently a small time landlord. I have 2 properties for rent. Both 2 bed 1 bath. 900 sq. ft. . They are both newly remodeled, not top shelf but fairly nice. I had a bad tenant and now I am really desperate for g...

I have three kitchens in my properties that have kitchens that look like this.  Would you replace these cabinets and counter tops, or try to repair and repaint?  There is about 15 linear feet of cabinets, and I will b...

I have a 2/1 and I'm torn between adding a pedestal sink instead of a vanity.I'm thinking a pedestal sink will last longer vs. a vanity that does have storage, but I'm afraid of it warping overtime.What are your thoug...

Hi everyone,

I have a question about what people think of the 70% rule in this market. I'm in Southern California and experiencing the same low inventory problems as many regions. Houses are getting picked off the ML...