I've been practicing analyzing deals found on Loopnet, and curious why certain properties are listed for months and some close to a year. Especially when the numbers APPEAR to work? The areas of interest are very popu...

How do you strip thick paint off a deck? I put a little paint stripper on a patch, but it just gummies up the top layer slightly. Belt sander did a little better, but I would never finish. Is there a technique or p...

I joined this site just recently, upon my decision to turn my passion for real estate into a serious business. I found a great deal and developed a sustainable business plan, I found myself in front of the major step:...

How do you determine how much (if at all) master bathroom remodeling to do in order to make money on the investment? Flippers and remodelers typically remodel the bathrooms in their rehabs, correct? Then how come thos...

Hi Everyone,We are looking at investing in a Joshua Tree CA SF and renting it out as a vacation rental. We live quite a ways away  in North Idaho. Does anyone have any experience with the area and/or suggestions for a...

I recently saw a deal on a duplex in San Francisco in a prime neighborhood with a cap rate on existing rents of 2.5%. Rents a bit below market, but not crazy. Building in good condition. Great location. This number...

Hi all, I'm a newbie real estate investor. I just graduated about a year and a half from Cal and have been working since graduation. I've been saving hard for a down payment and now I think I might've stumbled across ...

Hello BP family,I hope that you all are well. I recently found a potential deal and i wanted to get some opinions and advice about moving forward. My goal is to get the house at a great price, make the necessary impro...

I heard a lot of stuff about this site and wanted to give it a try. So where to start. I have been through all types of real estate transaction. Some have been sooooo smooth and others have been a challenge. Betwe...