Hi  All,The recent tragedy of the realtor that was killed while showing a home serves as an unfortunate reminder of the potential risks posed by door knocking.  I never go alone; I usually take my sister.  Even though...

My partner (@Joseph Cameron) and I recently attended a seminar about real estate investing thinking we were going to get to network with other newbies and get help from some seasoned investors. Instead we sat through ...

Every real estate investment involves risk. Some investment properties have substantially more risk than others. Real estate development is generally more risky than purchasing a stable core asset in a large market....

I've had several complaints from neighbors about one of my rentals in GA, which has a Section 8 tenant.  The tenants pay rent on time and treat the property at the minimum acceptable level.  They punched a hole in a d...

I recently requested a rental application for a 4plex near mine, and on it it read "Adults Only Please" regarding showings.I can't tell you how much I've always wanted to do this...I mean, you've just spent a boatload...

Ruckus erupts at Tampa town hall meeting on health care
Friday, August 7, 2009

A town hall meeting on President Obama's health care reform proposal turned into a spectacle Thursday.

TAMPA (Bay News 9) -- A town hal...

I have just found the draft texts of the COP15 treaty. Section 3 states the we will have to reduce our emissions by 50-95% within the next 40 years. There is even a selection of 95% or more in 40 years. Wouldn’t ...

I'm new to the BP forum and and I must say.... this is a damn good community.  That said I'd love to hear people thoughts on a transaction I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around.   Situation: My wife and I pur...

I’m curious to hear from private real estate investors who’ve faced unexpected insurance claims and were protected by an umbrella insurance policy.
We often see discussions whether investors should use an LLC or an u...

I'm restructuring some of my leases to increase cash flow on a per building basis.  For example, I am going to provide my tenants 2 window AC units, free parking, free storage, and some other amenities that they can i...