Hello everyone, this is an amazing site, I learned a ton here and I hope you can help me with my dilemma today...  My dad will be moving to SE Michigan (Metro Detroit). He wants to buy a duplex so he can live in one u...

Over the last few months I've been researching different all-in-one REI software platforms. I've looked into "REIPRO", "REALEFLOW" and "FREEDOMSOFT". Currently I'm paying for "REIPRO" and I'm in a free trial with "REA...

I currently have 3 single family home for long term rent, and they are all in Houston.  All single-family homes built in 2009~2015.  I purchased through a local realtor that I know for years and I have been managing a...

'Tis the season for CPA hunting. And every year there're dozens of repetitive threads on this forum asking/debating/complaining about the CPA charges. I will try to assemble all related questions in this one long post...

I've got two vacancies coming up in the next two months and as of right now I don't have any formal written tenant screening criteria. My price range tends to attract a decent number of tenants with bad histories (cri...

One of the most common posts observed in the forums is "I just settled on my 3rd section 8 rental and have a goal of reaching XYZ doors in 3 years, 5 years etc". Many arrive at this strategy through paid mentorship, w...

Hello everyone,I am new to real estate investment and live in the northeastern United States (New York). Property prices are very high in this region, and it seems unlikely that rental properties will generate positiv...

Hi BP Friends! 
You have yet to let me down and I am once again, as a beginner, asking for your help! 
I am scheduled to close on a property tomorrow. I contacted the city's electric company to start service and was...

Hello BP community, 
I thought to share a few of my experiences investing in Columbus Ohio. 
1. The Tax will increase immediately after you buy a property to match the purchase price and you are also responsible for...

I have been doing lots of research on this site, and i have seen many people recommend going to your local REI club. So you can connect with other investors, so i contacted my local club which is BREIA. They offer a m...