Hello BP,My tenant attempted to turn on the gas to the fireplace and apparently gas was leaking. After having a plumber go out to check for a gas leak there was apparently one in the fireplace. Thank God the house did...

Have you used a 203k loan? Was that your way of getting info real estate? Please share your story in regards to using the 203k loan, or if you know someone who has went that route. Share how it worked out. 

We are considering bidding on a home being auctioned on Homesearch.com.  We've had a realtor walk us through the house, and we are pretty familiar with the neighborhood, so we feel okay about that part.  I've been rea...

Tenants just got arrested. I just placed a three days to vacate on the door. I hope to start eviction process asap if they remain in jail.I wasn't expecting this. I new they had problems in the past, in fact I called ...

has anyone ever raised their skin in the game for a deal?  Would a hard money lender possibly entertain that?  I can raise the money from potential LPs but I do not have the skin in the game that I would need at the m...

A real estate investor I’ve known for many years specializes in ‘fix and flip’ investment properties. He will find the “dog house” in a neighborhood, transform it into a “cute house,” then resell it within 6 months or...

I could use some advice as to how people do repair estimates. i go by the 10,20,30 per sqft depending on condition of house? is this a good method? i would appreciate if there are better methods.

Hello, I have a friend who has a home in San Jose,Calif. It is being managed by a PM who is not very good. Currently the tenant is section 8. The housing authority came by and did  a walk through. There are several it...

In the last 3yrs, I have loaned a couple some money that has totaled approx $15,000. This includes cash and items charges to my credit card on their behalf. Yes, we have a contract and I keep the receipts. As we appro...

I have a home I've owned for a few years. Have built up +$100k in appreciation, have about $150k in equity. It was built in the 1950's and was remodeled before I moved in. It is a single family home, and I feel like t...