For you "private lenders" what mistakes have you made? I'm wondering if private lenders are 1. willing to disclose mistakes and 2. what they did to correct it, if they did at all.

I just read about private lending, t...

Curious to know which numbers real estate investors look at when considering properties. Do the numbers vary depending on the property type (ex. single-family homes, apartment complex, etc.).Thanks :)

Taking an informal Poll here on the "due on sale clause" enforcement. Wondering what people's experiences have been when purchasing a property secured by a loan under the individual's name, then shortly after transfer...

Hi BP!Just wanted to share one of the most exciting things that "accidentally" happened to me. Back in Sept, 2016 I was just 9 months into real estate investing and I was browsing Zillow for fun as I usually do. Manag...

So let me preface this with, I go waaaaaaay out of my way to provide the best life and apartments I can for my tenants. I would argue that any property owner, regardless how big or small they are, could compete with ...

So an experienced CPA recently told me that essentially all costs incurred prior to placing a tenant are considered to be acquisition costs and get written off only as depreciation. Is this true? I'm sure he knows wha...

Hello BP,

So there is a home that I looked at today that is available for lease. It was shown to me by a property manager. It looked like a classic case of someone who accidentally turned into a landlord....

How has your turnkey adventures gone this year? Any providers go above and beyond? 
What trends and regions to you predict will happen next year?

I’m consistently asked if I am a “private” landlord, or whether or not I own the property. While I never volunteer the information, I don’t lie when asked. Why is it important to tenants to know if I own the place or ...

I've been interested in real estate for over a year. In that time I have read God knows how many books. I have "partnered" with  a friend who has hard money connections.  I've been going through the pre-foreclosures f...