I am looking to purchase a duplex as our first rental property. One of the units is currently rented by an 80 year old woman that has lived there almost 40 years. She's currently paying less than half the market rate...

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I currently own a townhome in Texas that is leased through summer 2024. The property has appreciated since my purchase and rates are also in the mid 7s vs the 2.875% 30 year fixed that I have.
I'...

I've got new tenants that have only been in the house for one month. It's a couple and a roommate in a 3 bedroom house. I see the girl in the couple emailed me asking to get off the lease because she and the boyfriend...

My wife and I are renting out the basement of some close relatives in San Jose, CA. We're comfortable and are in no rush to leave. We both have good jobs in the south bay. I also grew up in this area and most of my fa...

Adverse Possession Under Texas LawJust because a property has a defective chain of title doesn’t mean you should rule it out right away. Adverse possession can clear title by merely occupying it for enough time. As an...

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I am very new to RE investment. Just found this forum several days ago and learn a lot already, to say the least. We have about $400K in cash. Originally plan to buy a bigger house for ourselves, and rent out our...

Imagine if you are out of college on a full scholarship. No debt. A credit score of a 709. In the interview stages for potential employers for engineering jobs. Looking to build wealth to set yourself up for more fre...

Hi BP Community,I bought a duplex in 2009 in San Diego and have accumulated equity (on paper), but it has never cash flowed.  I have since relocated to Georgia and I'm  considering cashing out in San Diego to build a ...

I’m just getting started. Step one is to raise some capitol.I’ve got a small house in Seattle that has gained some equity over the last 5 years. Purchased it for $150,000. Interest rate is 3.25%, 30 yr fixed. Currentl...

I have an opportunity to buy a piece of commercial real estate in the downtown area of a small town.  Now I may be able to get a loan on the property, or other ways to buy the property, however, both of them will requ...