Hi BP family,
 I'm getting properties both on and off market, and many of them rentals. I know how to calculate for flips, but what ROI do buyers look for on buy and holds rentals? What cap rate, C.O.C., etc? When ca...

My contractor had a landscaper mow the lawn and trim the shrubs  on a house we are working. He did this without my consent or acknowledgment. He then put a charge on his estimate for $250 for this work.  Is this allow...

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I am a little confused on how a home equity loan works. Based on my understanding, the loan amount you can receive is based on the amount of equity present in a property. This is found by subtracting the remaining...

Hello fellow househackers!
Two questions for the group in celebration of tax holiday cheer.
1. Does your tax preparer have you use a 1040 schedule E or 1040 Schedule C?
2. Which portion of the tax code do they ref...

Hello BP! First post here so I hope I'm doing it right. A family member of mine owns raw land in 29 Palms, and we were interested in appraising it as a first step in determining what our options are. If anyone can rec...

Hey Everyone,I Have a couple of properties that I'm holding and renting and I've sold a couple of investment properties in the past. I'm looking to buy something like a small apartment. I'm curious if anyone has any a...

I've heard that it's more ideal to invest in markets that have limited potential for new development, as that accelerates property appreciation. Do the city maps typically show what land is un-buildable around the cit...

Hi Everyone!Hope everyone is safe and healthy.I'm working on a rehab in West Philly. Any tips and tricks on ensuring I get the best bang for my buck for the rehab?Based on recently sold at the "premium" end of the mar...

Hi Everyone,i have a question on what to offer on a house that the comps fluctuate from $100k and up,no two houses are alike,a rich area like the house im thinking of thie asking $223k needs about $50-75k in repairs a...

I'm not a newbie, just looking for what's best and easiest to get the phone ringing. There are sign bandits targeting bandit signs these days that pull them up on weekends after setting them out. Tired of fighting tha...