So I've been on BP for a few months and always follow the discussions in out-of-state markets that I'm interested in.  The story is always the same with people from the Bay Area, Socal, NY, or any other large market t...

Are things softening in the Bay Area, and if so, are you changing/modifying any of your strategy because of it? I was up at Bay Area Wealth Builder's RE meetup in Corte Madera (near Marin) last week with @Kathleen L. ...

I'm looking into importing prefab / modular houses from China to be used here in California as backyard homes / ADUs.  Planning to get them permitted and certified for California and meet or exceed current codes so wh...

What does someone who invests in real estate expect from a real estate agent in order for them to want to work with that agent and have them on their side? I am a licensed real estate agent and i would love to work w...

Hi all..

I’m a newbie from Santa Cruz, CA!

A few months ago I realized that my retirement plans (stock, 401k, etc) would have me working for far longer than I’d like to. I had always been interested in ...

My rental condo is located in a very competitive market just outside San Francisco. there is a great supply of quality tenants and I never have vacancy time of more than a few days when they need to move. The unit is ...

House is ARV is $140 to $150K
listed for $124,900
My bid will be $75k

Lets say I get it for $75k (yet to be determined)

Hard money deal for $80K

Interest only payments paid monthly
interest is 14 %

No points up fr...

Hello BP,

I sent out some direct mail last week and got a call from a potential seller. I'm visiting the 18-unit property tomorrow and meeting with the seller. He bought the property in 2014, 100% vacant and with a l...

Does anyone know of a good REI club in SF? I've searched everywhere (REI Club, meetups etc..) and have only found clubs in the south, east, and north bay. I am a new investor with $30-$40k to invest and would like to ...

I have a realtor I am working with that has given me a huge list of expired listings and I do not want to put these properties under contract yet because I am having a hard time finding serious buyers. Any suggestions...