I've heard it is preferable to have separate contracts with each building professional (architect, engineer, contractor), but why?I received a contractor proposal including both the contractor fees and the engineering...

Has anyone ever built on an empty lot specifically for a STR/vacation rental?
I picked up an empty riverfront lot last week - the deal was just too good to pass up. Based on comps and tourism traffic, I really think ...

Help please in learning how passive losses can offset Cap Gains.I watched Brandon Hall's great #45 Daily Smart Tax video but my Turbo Tax seems to have a different opinion.
Form 8582 calculates Passive loss Limitati...

Before making an upcoming purchase, I wanted to research some property management companies here in Phoenix.  What are the good questions to ask these companies? I already assume to ask about referrals, and cost, but ...

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Margate.

Purchase price: $30,000

Cash invested: $15,000

The property is a 2/1 (half duplex) with a large Florida room which can b...

Good Evening - My name is Jean Clayton and I am married for 26 years to Frank A Clayton - we have 2 boys Anthony 24 and Vincent 16. We live in Bethpage Long Island N.Y. I am a Property and Casualty Insurance Agent and...

So I have a home I purchased at a great price in July on this year, rehab took longer then expected and cost more too (my fault, chalk that up to learning) but through this project I was able to connect with some larg...

Good morning BP community - my buddy owns a real estate investing business in my hometown, upstate NY. He started offering an Apprentice program this past summer which I joined. It consists right now of driving for do...

Hi,I was trying to get a better understanding and maybe get some recommendations on how to get into hard money lending. I have some cash that I would like to put to work. However, I am not looking to become a hard mon...

My buddy told me he bought a camper and is able to write off the interest because it’s a “second home”…Which got me thinking…. Can I buy a sailboat as a second home, and write off the interest if it has a cabin? What ...