Imagine with me, that your workday began with the usual routine, but halfway through your morning, you received the news you’d been laid off.
For most Americans, that means zero income starting tomorrow morning.
Now...

Hi all - I'm a total newb in REI. I've been reading a lot and listening to a lot of podcasts. And I'm really excited about the possibilities available in real estate, especially over the long term and in building gene...

Hi BP fam!Looking at a few homes suggested by my agent but wanted a second opinion. What is everyone's thoughts on areas of gentrification as a starter home? I'm currently residing in Houston, TX and there are plans t...

Greetings fellow BP'ers in San Jose, The High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors recently issued an update on their 2016 Business Plan. 1 of the 4 points mentioned Merced as a strategic service station that would...

I bought a rehab property for 30k in Columbus Ohio 1 year ago (2000+ sq ft, 3bed 1 1/2 bath, attic and basement) I recently received some comps and similar sq ft houses with 3-4 bed and 2 bath are being sold for $100,...

Buying Houses is A Sales Job - we are selling the seller on the fact that we are the right ones to buy their property. I made my first million using these techniques. These are primarily for "off market" purchases.
T...

I was just doing taxes for 2018 and have noted something peculiar, most of my properties I self-manage. So I do pay monthly PITI and HOA fees. Then there are repairs, occasional utilities, and of course depreciation d...

Hello,Wanted advice from BP.  I am a big reader over at various 'retire early' sites (Money Mustache, etc.), and have a decently high savings rate after tax.  I am trying to maximize my tax savings through real estate...

I am in the process of renovating a rental property through an insurance claim after a recent fire. Appliances are not included in the insurance claim of what's being covered by insurance since that falls under "perso...

Hi, I'm actually not a nine-to-fiver but I work 6am-4pm M-Th. I'm working with a guy right now and it's looking like I'm going to have to negotiate a short sale. My question is, how difficult is it going to be to ne...