I'm renting out a 3 bedroom house with two other individuals. Rent is reasonable with all utilities included. My landlord lives next door in a separate house. He comes over whenever he wants unexpected, has a bunch of...

Using a tiny house as an extra bedroom- no bathroom no kitchen- Good idea or bad idea?  It's the size of a shed, or average bedroom.  I'm renting these out as an affordable housing solution.  I've designed ones that a...

Hello,I recently sold a house in Southern California where the market is tanking so I do consider myself lucky enough to get it sold without losing a ton of money.  Anyway, what should I do with the profit?  I'm singl...

I am wondering in what order do you screen your tenants?My general thoughts are this: 1.) Get my ads out on CL, doorstep, etc.. 2.) Organize and Host an open house. 3.) Collect applications from those who attend the o...

I have approx 20k in the stock market and am just starting out in RE investing. Historically, the stock market can give a 7% return per year. I think a cash on cash return of 10-13% is typical for real estate investor...

Hi All,While on vacation in Ridgway, Colorado from our day-jobs in the energy industry and our real estate investing in Houston, TX, my wife and I fell in love with the area. We absolutely love the size and coziness o...

We have a duplex rented out as student housing on a yearly lease in Philadelphia. Before move in, tenants are required to pay 1st, last months' rent and one month rent as security deposit. Based on contract we have wi...

Hi everyone, I’m 26 and I’ve been investing in commercial real estate and retail businesses for the last 5-6 years. I got into my field through my family, specifically my dad. Over the last 30 years my dad has accumul...

Hello BP Community,
How do you evaluate selling a property that has appreciated 6 figures vs. keeping it as a rental? 
Purchased a place to live in 2014 297K, could sell for $415,000 in todays market within a month....

I had $30,000 ready to invest a year ago......HAD!  Where did it all go?  Grandmother's funeral, other unexpected life expenses.That freaking job of mine.  That dead end 9 to 5 life and time waster at a New York City ...