What should I do when I am just starting and trying to get into the mix of things?

I love developing... Short platts is much less complicated then a long platt.  Obviously, but there is something about creating a new parcel and building on it and selling. I always had great pride in our homes  &...

So I was on Yahoo, and it said that Michael Phelps eats 12,000 calories a day. Now granted, he is 6'4" which makes for a large guy, and I am pretty sure that swimming consumes alot of calories, but come on, 12,000 cal...

I purchased a 40,000sq ft sports facility that does not have a/c.  The building was built in 1996.  Quality heavy steel frame construction. 20’ at the low side and 25’ at the peak.  It has typical fiberglass insulatio...

I am looking for guidance and views on a problem that has bedeviled me.    The numbers can work any way, renting or selling or keeping and renting out rooms -- three options.    I have spent countless hours --- my own...

If I purchase a 'used' truck (6000#+ GVWR, extended cab, short bed) this year, can I deduct the entire purchase amount on this years taxes?  Purchase cost will be less than $25,000. The vehicle will be used 75-100% fo...

Have you ever bought a house and found something inside that was worth some money? Antiques, currency, jewelry, Jimmy Hoffa's dead body? I want to know what interesting treasures have you found?

I recently bought a...

Was just curious if sending a offer via text message ok or should I send a email ( this is a off market deal from a motivated seller who owns  the property  free and clear )

Good Morning BP. I made an offer on a SF House (For Sale by Owner) this past Sunday. My primary mode of communication with the seller was through text. So once I ran the numbers and found a number that worked for me, ...

So my oldest kid finished college in May, got some random job somewhere, and lives and works in Austin somewhere. She doesn't earn a ton, but she wisely moved in with some lady and rents a room in a house. Pretty ...