Hey BP, this is my first post and my first day on BP. I am a very interested real estate investor who wants to dive into the buy and holding strategy. I’ve always told myself I’d like to own property ever since I star...

Hello,      I am currently looking for advice on a reputable lender for a HELOC. I believe this is the most advantageous route for me to pull equity out of my home now. (I am open to hearing otherwise as well). I woul...

I'm trying to figure out how to structure this partnership. I found a great SFR buy and hold deal. My buddy is going to take out the loan in his name. I will manage the property. Do we set up a property specific LLC a...

Hi there, I'm new here. Have been reading for years though. I'm single, and just turned 40.I made a sizeable sum of money late 2021 / 2022, gasped, and bought 5 acres of lakefront land in upper Wisconsin, then GC'd my...

This is my first deal and I am looking to make sure that I do it right.I am looking at a St Louis really old 4 plex which was recently updated in a C area. (New roof, tuck point and plumbing stacks). The heaters and f...

Have you ever seen one of these billboards on the side of the highway?
The message rings so true, doesn’t it? Most of us either procrastinate or put our retirement savings on autopilot.
After all, retirement is deca...

Now using the de minimis/routine maintenance safe harbors instead of bonus depreciation for appliances, carpet and the like. I don't understand why my taxes go up a few bucks when I change move an item (a kitchen appl...

Hey guys, I have a bit of a situation and I hope you all could give me some advice on this issue. I am active duty military stationed in Ohio and I have a SFR in California that I finally have rented out with a prope...

Any plumbing experts want to take a stab at this issue and see if you can provide a diagnosis?House is a new construction built about a year ago.  It's on public water and sewer.One of the sinks has an occasional sulf...

NAR capitulated and settled. Billions of dollars gone! Membership money? On top of that, NAR have not said or sent any instructions to his members on how to safely proceed with a real estate commission beginning July ...