The 30-year mortgage averaged 5.66% this week, which is up slightly from 5.55% a week ago, but could be moving higher over the next few months. The FED is doubling down on its quantitative tightening(QT) program start...

Hi BP,I was looking at a house and I found a puddle of water in the middle of the basement floor. Not near anything. Not near the sump pumps, furnace, washer / dryer and there was clean drywall above the spot. It did ...

Boiler System:

How it works: heats water to produce steam for heating and hot water
What it does: provides heat and hot water for a household or building
What can go wrong: malfunctioning components, leaks, press...

Hello All, I recently got a verbally accepted offer on a fannie mae home. My offer was with a 20% down conventional loan program. Fannie Mae came back to us an said the home must be sold with a 203k Loan because the p...

Hi BP,
I am re-doing a few bathrooms for a mid-range rehab for a buy and hold rental and I want to get matte black shower hardware and fixtures like these: https://www.amazon.com/Moen-T2...
Most of what I find on Am...

I have a rental and I am wondering if I can depreciate mulch, gardening soil, annual flowers and perennials? Also I have built multiple pergolas around the yard with pressure treated lumber.  What depreciation schedul...

Hello fellow Kansas City investors!I've recently done a couple investments around KC, but the contractors I used for various professions burned me and cost me precious time and money. I'm looking for a reliable, reaso...

We recently closed on a 60-year old 4plx in the Bay Area. Home inspector noted that all pipes are still galvanized steel and recommended that they get replaced with copper. Had a couple of plumbers come and quote, a...

HelloI am about to sign contract. The property is totally renovated multi family (this home is hot home and there was a lot of people in the open house) I have offered with inspection contingency (information only) an...

Hi BP fam,I currently own 37 Duplexes and my process is largely:1. Buy portfolios, fix up, re-rent and create the value2. Refi out and expandMy question to the experienced investors out here is....When should I make t...