I am thinking of buying a house with cash and then taking out a mortgage. Are there any downsides to doing it this way? Benefits? Thanks 

Hello All, The commercial RE forum seemed like the best place to post this.I just wanted to share before and after pics of our first bar/restaurant build out!  This is our first project and we have certainly learned a...

What are some red flags to watch for when interviewing Property Managers?

Hey BP,I recently took over management of my short term rental. I'm thinking of ways to monetize the rental. My goal is to increase revenue by 10% through monetizing strategies such as late check out and things like t...

So got a question for the landlords out there. My kid is looking to get her first apartment/place to rent here in Idaho, and is planning on starting school this Fall (she’s 22). My wife and I may have to sign on as ...

Just heard some "official" of the Tea Party bunch saying that they were responsible for the cleaning of the house and that the Republicans will need go along with them!

She was saying there would be no compromise to ...

During the crash I was fortunate to be able to purchase 9 rental properties between 2008 and 2012 at incredible low prices.  I am now 60+ years old and replacing toilets, climbing on ladders is getting old.   I am try...

I've been looking at HML to help fund spec home building and I'm not turned off by the higher rates but, I'd like to connect with private investors directly. So, my question is if I post in the marketplace that I a...

Hi BP,I have done readings on LLC setup for rental properties. I am now confused as I kept seeing different ways people do things. I have consulted with 2 different CPAs before and they told me 2 different ways.We cur...

The fence surrounding my rental property in Oklahoma needs replacing.  Here in California, it's not unreasonable to ask neighbors to share in the cost of replacing a fence bordering two properties.  Is it reasonable t...