so I've boon looking into ways to clear some negatives off my credit. I've been reading into what's refferd  to as the section 609 credit loophole where you dispute the right for someone to report on your credit based...

Hi all,

When analyzing a deal quickly before going into the actual numbers, the 50% rule is a good starting point. My question is, how much of a vacancy factor is allocated in this 50%? 10%? More? How would y...

My dream has always been to get involved in real estate. My first plan of action is the tried and true method of getting a duplex/tri/quad property that I can live in and rent out the others. I plan on using a FHA loa...

Days on market for houses that we are selling have been higher than I would like for them to be. The rehabs are nice and we are staging them. We are typically selling within 3-6 months which really isn't that bad in...

Under contract to buy a home that needs to be completely torn down. I was planning on building the home in the traditional stick built style in my budget but am wondering if doing prefab may save some money/have other...

Do you allow pets in apartments? Dogs are too likely to bark, owners don't clean up after them, and an off-leash dog creates a lot of problems. Then there's scratches on doors, chewed up trim, or torn up carpet to wor...

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I just joined BP yesterday and I plan to buy my first rental property within the next 6 months. Quick question, should I get my RE license? I don't want to be an agent but I just think it couldn't...

For a background, I have a condo to rent which there are residents below and above.  Getting a qualified tenant in the unit has taken longer than expected and I have decided to accept one pet.  My initial thought is t...

Hi, BPers, I have a potential tenant with a small dog -- a 14 year old yorkie. I am wondering if the pet is a concern? And what I should put in the contract if I rent to this family. Thanks a lot :)