Henry Ford said "Wealth, like happiness, is never attained when sought after directly. It comes as a by-product of providing a useful service."  When I first started in real estate all my goals were only financial.  A...

My boyfriend has 2 homes in his name with mortgages in his name only on both. I am moving in with him in 1 of the houses. Is it possible to add my name to the title to avoid the Non-homestead tax? He has 2 homes becau...

I have a deal out there that I am not sure about the interest from buyers in the area.  Has anyone ever approached a buyer before the deal is closed?  For example: approach neighbors of the property to see if they wou...

Hey Guys, I am 23 years old and want to purchase a rental property within a year before law school. Besides reading and listening to podcasts, what should I be doing on a weekly basis? What are some  

If I we’re to attain a 203k loan for my personal residence. Buy something distressed, use the loan money to purchase and rehab. Could I refinance on that loan after 6 months to a year and pulls out the equity after ge...

I am a partner in a mobile home business. A challenge I have is  staying focused on the business while trying to balance life's obligations. Some days I feel focused and optimistic about reaching my goal in becoming a...

Hi BP fam,  I wanted to hear your idea/strategies. I realize they're several ways out there for attaining my goal of acquiring an apt building. I currently have a small duplex. I would like to get a small apt building...

Those who have attained properties through ‘Subject to’ what information would you include when presenting to seller?I have an Amortization chartProperty insights-market analysis TIA

So I had a windfall and can sort of "semi retire" with a part time low stress job. Part of me is considering buying more real estate though. I like the idea of being involved with and affecting the world. But the othe...

Specific technical issue that triggered this post. When parents employ their minor child, the child is exempt from Social Security and Medicare (aka FICA) - if under 18. But what exactly happens in the year the child ...