Hi all,I'm building a unit in the garage of my duplex. Does anyone have any tips on how to create maximum soundproofing between upstairs and downstairs, whether it's using certain materials or certain construction tec...

A cost segregation study is a strategic tax planning tool that separates the assets that have a shorter useful life and can be depreciated over 5, 7 and 15 years from the residential rental property or nonresidential ...

Alright BP friends.  Which mobile computer platforms are the best all around for your investing business?1. MS Surface Pro2. Apple Mackbook Pro3. Apple iPad ProOr, is there something even better out there?Thanks!

I might entering new territory and need some guidance.  My husband and I might be the primary lender to my mom to help her purchase a property  as her primary residence.  We want this to be a formal loan and make sure...

In 1968, a Minnesota based company was trying to invent a new type of adhesive and did, although they initially believed it to be somewhat worthless. The inventor, a chemist by the name of Spencer Silver had invented ...

Hey everyone! Costco deals time! There are several things of note on sale right now.
One (well three) are the Grandeur Hospitality towels. Bath, hand and wash cloths are all on sale. They are getting more expensive ...

Have any of you formed a revocable living trust with an online service such as NOLO or Legal Zoom?  I am considering doing the trust myself instead of hiring an attorney, since  my situation is simple (no kids, etc.) ...

Hello Folks,First of all I want to thank the community & BP to bring together so many great resources for light-weight investors like myself. I am not a total noob to RE investing but there is so much more to lear...

Mayhaps this is my over-casual side coming out or my love of a good (craft) beer, but why don't I ever see anyone ask another out for a real estate investing discussion over a beer?  Is it the professionalism?  Is cof...

A dog has scratched the paint off a wall. When I paint over the area, I can still see the depression where the original paint is missing.

What can I do to make the wall look smooth and nice?