There is a lot of debate about staying local vs. investing out of town. What factors do you consider when deciding what market to invest in? What do you think makes a great market?

I found an REO my 85 year old Mom wants to buy in lieu of getting a place in FL. It is closer.  I finally got in touch with the listing agent and he said he could get me a good deal if I went with him. I was not comfo...

Is there such a thing? Any mentors out there? I want to make some investments, tried to put together a team of specialist CPA, attorney, and broker, but it fell at the first hurdle. It seems brokers just want to sell ...

I have yet to purchase any rental property. I have made my money overseas from savings. I do like owning some stocks, but I now want to diversify into real estate. I have $500,000 in cash. I do not want to rush in...

I’ve heard rumors about plans the government is getting ready to set into motion that will force home owners to give possession of all private property over to where no one will be allowed to own their own homes. As s...

Hey BP,I want out of my full time job at IBM. I'm sick of it. I know, I know. Working a job (even if you don't "like" it) is a part of "growing up". Working this job is one of the most unfulfilling things I've ever do...

Hi there BP world,My name is Rafi, and I joined BP a few weeks ago, but it's taken me a while to introduce myself. Basically, I'm an Aussie, living in Israel, interested in US real estate.I sort of got into RE by acci...

What properties have best cash flow? A,B,C, or D?

I keep reading people here saying  "Your rental properties are a business" as a precursor to  some inflexible dogma about sticking to the letter of agreements and pursuance of remedies for breaches. Let me point out ...

I have always wanted to own my own self-storgae, however I don't have much knowledge about this area and don't plan on jumping right into it.. but I would like to know is this a good thing to invest in? how do you get...