How do you choose a reputable architect?  And what is a fair price?  We've heard everything from per-hour to per square foot, not sure if there is an industry standard.

Hi BP Community, 
I am a little hazy on tax code section 179. 
I am a reasonably high income earner (W2) and gaining momentum in the RE investing world. I am looking into getting my RE license and opening up a manag...

I thought I would share this with the BP Community as it lists markets that have the largest rent increases from Q4 2015 to Q4 2015. Any on here surprise you? What surprised me that 1/2 of the markets where relatively...

I would like to know if a lender can foreclose on a property or call a loan or require an influx of cash if the loan for the property is upside down? I've seen several articles online about negative equity, but if the...

Hi all - I have a 4 unit building in St. Paul, Minnesota. I'm considering renovating part of the basement to add another unit, effectively converting it to a 5 unit building. Wondering if anyone has ever weighed the p...

I am currently reading Bigger Pockets Managing Rental Properties and they talk about tenants who know the system but they don't go in depth how to screen them out. What are some obvious signs or give away a these peop...

If you are about to purchase an investment property as a long term buy and hold and the current rents are below market, what would you do? Would you ask the current owner to bring the rents up to market value before c...

Western and Upstate NY Landlords,My YouTube video call to action  https://youtu.be/gi2wh6JEddgI have to say that this is our fault. While we have been keeping our heads down focusing on running our businesses and revi...

Is anyone currently in the Wichita Falls market or investing from out of town/state in the area? I recently moved here and been looking around the market to purchase rental properties. Looking around the area though i...

It has always been crazy but if it will crash, its going to be huge! China economy needs to crash before it happens to Vancouver. http://www.vancouversun.com/news/metro/high+metro+vancouver+real+estate+buyers+commutin...