A study conducted by researchers at the University of Colorado found that homes located within 0.1 miles of train tracks sold for an average of 12.3% less than similar homes located further away from the tracks. The s...

I recently attended a "Financial Planning" class at my job. Someone asked about the "Interest Only Loans". The instructor said "NO, NO NO". I was wondering why. He didn't get into it he just said it's only good if you...

Hello BP Fam,I have seen the name advertised on BP podcasts time and time again, though am uncertain as to what it really is. Does it have to do with REITs?

Hello guys and gals,I’m looking to get into real estate investing and more specifically residential SF rental property in the Midwest. I have ran the numbers on many calculators with a purchase range of 200-300k and t...

Hello all! I own four rental units in Portland, OR (one duplex and one SFH with ADU). The SFH is currently my primary residence, and I manage all my own rentals. However, I am preparing to leave the country for an ext...

Hi All-I am kicking off my first BRRRR and am looking to fund most of the rehab using credit cards (0% intro rate makes it a lot cheaper than a short term loan ranging anywhere from 7-15%). Risky but I am ok with it.M...

Is it a good time to purchase a buy and hold multi family property even when prices are so high? I would be an owner occupied investor but considering I’d be living in one of the units, i feel like my cash flow would ...

Was looking at a property "on paper" and thought I found a great deal until I drove it via Google Streetview and found out a block away is a cementary.Interestingly, the rent for comparable units farther away in simil...

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Hi,I have been presented with a very unique and rare opportunity to purchase the home right next door to me in a very hot neighborhood in Austin, TX. Because of this opportunity to potentially sell both lots to a deve...