Hi BP community,
I wanted to check in and see if anyone has experience in this area.  We have a single family home that's been modified and now has an attached companion unit with its own kitchenette, bathroom and si...

I recently purchased a vacant duplex in Oakland and I expect the total rent to be around $4500 per month. I noticed that the rent increase cap is 2.7% per year. I’m scared that if I decide to sell the duplex in the fu...

I know that smokers are not considered a protected class, but I was wondering where I can find more information on this. Can anyone tell me if this is stated in the Fair Housing Act? I haven't been able to find this c...

Hi guys, was wondering if there are any issues switching over a primary residence to a rental. I currently own a place and am looking to switch it over to rental, and buy a new primary. Does this void the mortgage?...

Had a business idea and would love to know if my idea is stupid or even reasonably possible to pull off. I went to college in a suburban area in Georgia that had a large student population, but was not necessarily a c...

The city of Glendale, Arizona is implementing a policy that forces landlords to turn on water, sewer and trash collection services for tenants. This raises the risk of owning property in that city ... which will likel...

In March of this year we purchased a non-performing 2nd deed of trust in the Silicon Valley area of CA.  We attempted to work out a loan modification with the borrowers but ultimately needed to foreclose as they were ...

Hello BP,First off thank you for the help, this is a great forum to ask questions in. First I love the calculators that BP has for it's pro members they are great. However, I was wondering if anyone has a calculator f...

Hello All, First time poster, just joined.  I have searched the site about rental capital gains and I believe I understand that you must live in the property 2 out of the last 5 years to escape capital gains tax.  How...

Hello BP,I have been attending the weekly sheriff's sale in Detroit (Wayne County, MI) to learn the ropes and recently saw two properties I was interested in have their deeds called, but there were no investors who wa...