Don’t get stuck on sideline too long – likely will be a 10-15% reduction, not a 50% reduction like 08-09
Reasons why:
Total market leverage was just 42% of mortgaged homes’ values — the lowest number on record.Wall ...

I've been told that the IRS requires you to depreciate a residential rental even if it is in an IRA but you do not get to take the deduction. And, I'm told that you recapture the depreciation at 25% when you sell the ...

I am typically very conservative when it comes to taking on debt and over-leveraging myself.  But I can't help but think about the currency inflation the Federal Reserve and government have been pushing the past few d...

My main goal is to start my own real estate business. I'd like to do it all: wholesale, rehabs, flips, rentals, etc. I'd like to start with wholesaling, then work into flips, possible spec builds, then working to poss...

Hi BP Members, 
I am in research mode on the best sponsors! Appreciate any help you can provide. 
Looking for a focus on MFH or Industrial with a sponsor that has a 15 year + track record. This is critical as I am s...

I’m Stephanie Simmons. I started my real estate investing with a rehab/rental I picked up in 2008 for my mother in law to live in after her husband suddenly passed away. After a few years she got back on her feet and ...

Hello Everyone, My name is Craig and I'm new to BP. My real estate goal is primarily to acquire multi-families and buy and hold. Currently I am mid way through with my classes to obtain an Illinois real estate license...

Hey Everyone!I've read multiple articles online on the subject, but I want to hear it straight from the people crushing it! I want to hear YOUR voices!I'm a Loan Officer working in Scottsdale, Arizona (though I'm lice...

I am working my through the RE licensee classes.  After passing the state exam, I would like to join a brokerage who is investor-minded.  What questions should I ask?  My goal is to become the investors realtor in the...

Hi Everyone, my wife and I are looking at buying a new home. We're looking at a conventional loan but can't decide how much money to put down for the down payment. In this low interest rate environment, does it make m...