Since I personally don't like the word newbie...I will use the word neophyte-a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief. Many times it is used in a religious context and one could argue that real estate is a r...

Hello BP, My name is Julian Le. I am a 23 year old engineer with a degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. I currently work at an engineering consulting firm. Starting out I am making around 52K. I’ve done rel...

Hello Everyone,I've been looking at rental properties in Vallejo and Sacramento for over 6 months now and can't make a decision. Where do you think makes the most sense for the long-term?In Vallejo, I can get a small ...

I am chin deep in a 203k and days from closing but my brokerage company has screwed me good. Please continue reading to get the whole picture...Ive been working with a loan officer for months now trying to close on a ...

There is a mobile home park I've wanted to look into for several months. I stopped by and talked with the owner today. I had done business with her years ago and she is friendly. When I asked, she said that she had si...

Inflation is the highest it's been since 1981 and continuing an upward trend. Mortgage rates are above 5%, meaning the $600,000 home from last year will now cost you $700 more per month. Financially speaking, things d...

Is obtaining a real estate license useful for real estate investing? I am currently in the process of educating myself about real estate investing. From what I have read so far, purchasing multi-families may be the ro...

I feel guilty of not being very active on Bp lately. so this post will hopefully motivate me to become more active in the forumI recently bought an old house that will need lot of clean up and work. i paid 78k includi...